Uzamere brokers peace in Oghede, Army land dispute

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin

The member representing Ovia North East Constituency II at the Edo State House of Assembly,  Andrew Edobor Uzamere, has brokered peace between the inhabitants of Oghede and the military over land dispute in the community.

Some inhabitants of the community had accused the military of destroying their buildings, a situation that has pitched the military against the community.

Addressing the parties involved, Uzamere said they must look for how the aged-long dispute can be resolved because no meaningful development can be achieved in an atmosphere of rancour.

He said the military and the inhabitants of Oghede have lived together peacefully over the years and that such a peaceful co-existence must be sustained no matter what it may cost to make that happen.

The lawmaker added that coming together to look at what the issues are, is one of the steps in finding a lasting solution to the problem. He commended the people of Oghede for not taking the law into their own hands but deciding to toe the path of honour by calling for an amicable way of seeking an end to the dispute.

Uzamere stated that as the lawmaker representing the constituency he will not fold his hands and watch things snowball into full blown crisis adding that that is why he wants the dispute to to be resolved as soon as possible.

He pointed out that there is a lot to benefit from each other if the parties lay aside their differences and embrace peace. He thanked the leadership of the military for buying into the peace move.

“I really want to thank the Brigade Commander for his magnanimity. I met with him two days ago in his office and we spoke at length.

“I have met with the Enogie, I met with the community and as a true representative of the people, I have been involved in this matter for a very long time.

“I want to appreciate your calmness and your willingness to ensure that there is a peaceful resolution of this matter.

“I got information that a letter has been written and I told the GOC that I am requesting a meeting with His Royal Highness and I also insisted that in that meeting, I should be involved and the most distinguished, you should be involved as well.

“I am sure we will be able to resolve this matter in a way that it will be satisfactory to both parties,” Uzamere said.

Leaders of the community and the military representatives however agreed to look for a way to resolve their crisis and promised to live together harmoniously as they have always been.

Uzamere brokers peace in Oghede, Army land dispute

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin

The member representing Ovia North East Constituency II at the Edo State House of Assembly,  Andrew Edobor Uzamere, has brokered peace between the inhabitants of Oghede and the military over land dispute in the community.

Some inhabitants of the community had accused the military of destroying their buildings, a situation that has pitched the military against the community.

Addressing the parties involved, Uzamere said they must look for how the aged-long dispute can be resolved because no meaningful development can be achieved in an atmosphere of rancour.

He said the military and the inhabitants of Oghede have lived together peacefully over the years and that such a peaceful co-existence must be sustained no matter what it may cost to make that happen.

The lawmaker added that coming together to look at what the issues are, is one of the steps in finding a lasting solution to the problem.

He commended the people of Oghede for not taking the law into their own hands but deciding to toe the path of honour by calling for an amicable way of seeking an end to the dispute.

Uzamere stated that as the lawmaker representing the constituency he will not fold his hands and watch things snowball into full blown crisis adding that that is why he wants the dispute to to be resolved as soon as possible.

He pointed out that there is a lot to benefit from each other if the parties lay aside their differences and embrace peace. He thanked the leadership of the military for buying into the peace move.

“I really want to thank the Brigade Commander for his magnanimity. I met with him two days ago in his office and we spoke at length.

“I have met with the Enogie, I met with the community and as a true representative of the people, I have been involved in this matter for a very long time.

“I want to appreciate your calmness and your willingness to ensure that there is a peaceful resolution of this matter.

“I got information that a letter has been written and I told the GOC that I am requesting a meeting with His Royal Highness and I also insisted that in that meeting, I should be involved and the most distinguished, you should be involved as well.

“I am sure we will be able to resolve this matter in a way that it will be satisfactory to both parties,” Uzamere said.

Leaders of the community and the military representatives however agreed to look for a way to resolve their crisis and promised to live together harmoniously as they have always been.