Stakeholders of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi have been tasked to join hands with Governor Francis Nwifuru and ensure that peace completely returns to the Effium community.
This was contained in a statement signed by Governor Nwifuru Chief Press Secretary Dr Monday Uzor, on Saturday.
According to Monday, Governor Nwifuru gave the charge when Ohaukwu people paid him Christmas homage in his country home, Oferekpe Agbaja, Izzi local Government Area of the State.
According to Uzor, the Governor who described Effium and Ezza people as kit and kins appealed to the warning groups to give peace a chance since the 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.
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“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”, he assured.
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.
Recall that Effium and Ezza Effium have been at war since over four years with many lives killed and properties worth Billions of Naira destroyed.
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