In
what looks like an end to the incessant clashes between the Ababene and
Iyamitet communities in Obubra Local Government Area, a peace pact has been
signed by both communities. In an elaborate event that was held at the
boundary between the traditional clans of both communities,the people
unanimously agreed that never again would they carry arms against each other
again.
Speaking at the event,the chairman of the peace and Reconciliation
committee, Hon Ernest Irek express delight that peace will be returning to the
communities after several months of war. According to him, with the signing of
the peace accord, both communities will continue to live like brothers and
sisters like it has always been. The facilitator of the peace accord and a son
of Mbembe land, Mr Chris Agara said bringing peace to all warring communities
in Obubra has always been his desire and was happy that,God has been able to
use him to bring peace to the Ababene and Iyamitet communities.
He expressed
optimism that the peace accord by both communities will stand the test of
time. On his part, the Member Representing Obubra/Etung Federal Constituency at
the Federal House of Representatives, Hon Mike Etaba commended the Governor,Sen
Ben Ayade for commissioning Mr Chris Agara to make peace between the two
communities.
He expressed delight that, what seem like an illusion has been
brought to fruition adding that peace remains the sinequanon for rapid
development. High point of the event was a cash donation by the facilitator to
the communities as well as cultural displays from the four traditional clans of
Obubra and other performances.
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