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Bayelsa Local Government Chairman settles Land Dispute Between two communities affirms peaceful coexistence

By Passman Akpos

The Executive Chairman of Ekeremor Local Government Area, Hon. Onniye Isaac has stepped in to mediate the longstanding land boundary dispute between the Ogbotobo and Letugbene communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa state.

In a statement made available to Tarakirivoice, signed by Thorpe Okokoyoh Henry, Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Chairman today.

The Chairman, Hon. Onniye who received the leadership of both communities in his office, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring peaceful coexistence among all communities under the local government.

While addressing the delegations, the Chairman appealed for calm, noting that both communities are historically interlinked through marriage and share a deep-rooted heritage. He emphasized that these ties must guide their approach to resolving the dispute amicably.

Hon. Onniye directed that all activities on the disputed land be suspended with immediate effect pending a government-led resolution. He reiterated that his earlier Executive Order still stands and urged the Trustees of the PIA Board to strictly adhere to the directives issued by the Local Government Council.

Recall, The Ekeremor Local Government Chairman, of Bayelsa state, Hon. Onniye Isaac Ziminiyain earlier this year in the Local Government council, issued an executive order,directing every Community or Village in the Local Government to submit full details of Candidates for any elective position and promised defaulters to face the wrath of the law.

The order that was labeled order 1, signed on the 20th of January 2025 of the Ekeremor Local Government Area, was in a bid to prevent comuninal Crisis emanating from the conduct of election in the Communities and villages that made up the local government.

“As someone with vast experience in communal crisis resolution long before assuming office, I remain firmly neutral in this matter,” the Chairman stated. “My only interest is to ensure peace and foster lasting unity between both communities.”

The leaders of both Ogbotobo and Letugbene communities expressed deep appreciation to Hon. Onniye for his timely intervention. They assured him of their total commitment to peace, stating they have accepted the call for calm “101%.”

The leadership of both communities agreed that the local government team, led by the Chairman, should visit the disputed boundary site to better understand the cause of the tensions and chart a peaceful path forward.

Dignitaries present, Chief David Saliko, Representative of the Paramount Ruler, Mr. Eric Gbagha, Representative CDC Chairman, Hon. Daniel Sapele Youth Leader, Paramount Ruler Letugbene Community, Hrh. Roman Dereabebe, Mr. Aladdin Kurobo Wisdom, CDC Chairman, Chief Hon. Itoko Edwin, Super Works, Hon. Paul Ebibokefie, CSO to the Chairman, and many others.

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