TANZANIA CLOSES NDUTA CAMP HOUSING THOUSANDS OF BURUNDI REFUGEES. (PHOTO).
The monarchs warned that any attempt to disrupt the agreement could trigger tension and violent clashes in the area.
The appeal was made on Friday through Eze Iheanyichukwu Nwokenna of Ekeoba Kingdom. Speaking on behalf of Ohuhu traditional rulers, he urged politicians from Ibeku, Ikwuano, and Umuahia South to allow the Ohuhu clan to complete its second tenure in the House of Representatives, in line with the established rotation arrangement.
Eze Nwokenna delivered the message at the palace of Eze Iheanyichukwu Abel Ezeigbo in Uhabiri, Umuchime na Amanso Autonomous Community, Ossah Ibeku. He described the power-sharing agreement, reached during the administration of former Governor Theodore Orji, as sacrosanct and dangerous to violate.
Another Ohuhu traditional ruler, Eze Nnamdi Ofoegbu, echoed the call for peace, stating that all parties must honour agreements to prevent violence.
“Let the world hear our voice. We don’t want killings, we don’t want political problems,” Eze Ofoegbu warned.
Host monarch Eze Iheanyichukwu Abel Ezeigbo, who received the delegation from Ohuhu and other clans, assured that traditional rulers would not allow their communities to become battlegrounds for political ambitions.
“Instead of allowing our people to kill themselves, the Ohuhu traditional rulers have chosen to approach us. Ibeku and Ohuhu are one. None of us should die in the course of politics. We want peace to reign,” Eze Ezeigbo said.
The traditional rulers emphasised unity between Ibeku and Ohuhu clans and called for peaceful resolution of political matters to safeguard the wellbeing of their communities ahead of future elections.
Comments
Post a Comment