Community crisis: Delta LG boss lifts monarchs’ suspension, curfew
Following the positive peace dialogue between the Igbide and Emede communities, the chairman, Isoko South local government area of Delta state, Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, announced that he has lifted the suspension of HRM Edward Obukeni 1, Ovie of Igbide and HRM Johnson Eweri 11, Ovie of Emede Communities, as well as the 24hours curfew.
Ikpokpo, who lifted the suspension at a security meeting held at Oleh, Isoko South local government area, disclosed that leaders of both communities have decided to lead the peace process and applauded representatives from Igbide and Emede for the wisdom, adding that the peace dialogue between the communities is positive.
The local government boss while describing the roadblock as an act of carnage and criminality, urged leaders of Igbide and Emede to ensure that the roads are accessible, insisting that the police will arrest any person blocking the road.
According to him, the resolutions entered into by Igbide and Emede communities at a joint meeting of Isoko Development Union, IDU, clan Presidents General and representatives of both communities held on the 21st of December at the IDU secretariat, showed the positive response of the peace dialogue, adding that they have done well and hope that they will do more to bring the elements involved to the book.
Ikpokpo charged the traditional rulers to take the initiative of the peace process and manage it accordingly and for the peace committee to ensure that total peace is restored to both communities.
He urged them to go about their normal duties, as the situation has been accessed and was hopeful that permanent resolution shall be taken as the peace process continues through dialogue.
Responding on behalf of both Communities, High Chief Mike Osighe, the Oletu Ologbo of Igbide kingdom said, Igbide and Emede communities have agreed on a total cease-fire adding that the resolution reached is acceptable, while the youths have sustained decorum for long-lasting peace in both Communities.
