BY SAM DUVWODE
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has urged communities to avoid any actions that could lead to breakdown of law and order.
Onyeme made the call yesterday in his office, in Asaba when he met with some political leaders and traditional rulers from Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State
According to him, “there are laid down rules on how kings emerge in kingdoms and it is important that we follow that due process, because, as a government, we will always present Staff of Office to kings who are qualified for such.”
The deputy governor mediated on sales of land in Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area and called on those, selling land in areas of dispute to desist from doing so..
“Refrain from selling land in disputed areas, since the case is before competent court of law; wait for the judgement of the court before embarking on any action or you fall victim of contempt of court. “The administration of Rt. Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori will not tolerate crisis of any kind in any part of our state, we are committed to peaceful co-existence, adherence to the rule of law and ensuring a state where socio-economic activities thrive without fear of anybody being molested.”
“This is a modern age, due to development, some communities have become autonomous but such should be done in civil manner without rancour, it can be done by mutual agreement,” the Deputy Governor said.
Some of those who spoke at the meeting included the Chairman, Ukwuani Local Government Area, Hon. Possible Ajede, Commissioner for Finance, Sir Fidelis Tilije, former Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ochor Christopher Ochor.
Others were former member of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Alphonsus Ojo, the Ebu of Umuebu Kingdom, HRM Donald Ekeruche, the Ezhie of Ezionum Kingdom, HRM Roland Osawunta, the Igwete of Amai Kingdom, HRM Paul Solomon Ifeneziuche, among others, saying that there is no alternative to peaceful co-existence and assured the Deputy Governor that the leaders of Ukwuani local government area are civilized and will toe the line of peace at all times.
