Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called on stakeholders in Ohaukwu Local Government Area to join hands and ensure that peace completely returns to Effium community.
A statement by his spokesperson, Dr. Monday Uzor says, Governor Nwifuru made the call on Saturday when Ohaukwu people paid him Christmas homage in his country home, Oferekpe Agbaja in Izzi local government area.
The Governor described Effium and Ezza people as kit and kins and appealed to the warring groups to give peace a chance since government is ready to resolve the matter without bias.
According to the statement, the Governor commended Ohaukwu people for their sustained collaboration and support for him to deliver good governance.
The statement also pointed out that Governor Nwifuru has directed the Peace Committee headed by Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu to profile all inmates held at the Custodial Centres in connection to the Effium crisis in an effort to releasing them.
“I have heard your request regarding the release of those in detention as a result of the crisis. I have directed the Peace Committee headed by Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu to profile all inmates in various Correctional Centres as a result of the Effium crises.
“Unfortunately, in the preliminary findings, it was observed that some inmates who are in the Custodial facility from the community for some criminal cases are now claiming to be detained because of the communal clashes, hence the need for thorough investigation before their release
“So as soon as the committee is done, they will be released”. The Statement read in parts.
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Earlier, leader of the delegation, Senator Anthony Agbo appealed to the Governor to consider the release of those who have been held in the Correctional Centre for close to four years as a result of the crisis
He expressed gratitude to the Governor for embarking on projects that have positive impacts on the lives of Ohaukwu people and appointments of their sons and daughters into strategic positions
Below is the full media statement:
EBONYI STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE PRESS RELEASE
Gov. Nwifuru reiterates commitment to bring lasting peace to Effium
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has called on stakeholders of Ohaukwu Local Government Area to join hands and ensure that peace completely returns to Effium community
Governor Nwifuru made the call Saturday when Ohaukwu people paid him Christmas homage in his country home, Oferekpe Agbaja.
The Governor who described Effium and Ezza people as kit and kins appealed to the warning groups to give peace a chance since government
is ready to resolve the matter without bias
On those who are held at the Correctional Centre in connection to the crisis the Governor said ” I have heard your request regarding the release of those in detention as a result of the crisis . I have directed the peace Committee headed by Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu to profile all inmates in various Correctional Centres as a result of the Effium crises.
“Unfortunately, in the preliminary findings, it was observed that some inmates who are in the Correctional facility from the community for some criminal cases are now claiming to be detained because of the communal clashes, hence the need for thorough investigation before their release
“So as soon as the committee is done, they will be released”.
The Governor commended Ohaukwu people for their sustained collaboration and support to deliver good governance.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Senator Anthony Agbo expressed gratitude to the Governor for embarking on projects that have positive impacts on the lives of Ohaukwu people and appointments of their Sons and Daughters into strategic positions
He appealed to the Governor to consider the release of those who have been held in the Correctional Centre for close to four years as a result of the crisis
Dr. Monday Uzor
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
December 28, 2024
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
