Communal dispute: Abia Govt commences implementation of Supreme Court judgement

Abia State Government has begun the ceremonial implementation of the Supreme Court judgement resolving the long-standing onshore quality betwixt Ndi Ebe and Ndi Ojiugwo Abam successful Arochukwu LGA of the State.

The apex tribunal had earlier ruled successful favour of Ndi Ebe community.

Speaking to representatives of the 2 communities, Abia State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State’s Boundary Committee, Ikechukwu Emetu reassured each parties that the demarcation workout would beryllium carried retired strictly successful accordance with the Supreme Court’s determination and guided by fairness and transparency.

Emetu, who was represented by the Abia State Boundary Consultant, Chris Nwanevo, urged members of the communities to refrain from interfering with the process, emphasizing that nary villagers would beryllium allowed astatine the tract until the duty is concluded.

He added that stakeholders from some sides would beryllium invited afterward to reappraisal the completed enactment to guarantee communal understanding, agreement, and acceptance, successful enactment with Governor Alex Otti’s bid and unity drive.

The committee besides assured residents of capable information beingness passim the workout to support order.

“We are present to officially notify you that enactment has commenced successful the country arsenic directed by the Supreme Court ruling successful favour of Ndi Ebe,” Emetu said.

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