In a landmark resolution, the long-standing dispute between two factions in Ashaka Community, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, over the appointment of a regent has been amicably settled. The peace agreement, which concludes two years of tension, was reached during a meeting facilitated by His Imperial Majesty, Obi Dr. Gregory Nnamdi Oputa III, the traditional ruler of Aboh Kingdom.
The leaders of the warring factions—Onotu Ukwu of Ashaka, Chief Obi Agadaga, and Regent Ugom Onyesom, representing the Okpara Ukwu of Ashaka—gathered at the historic Aboh Palace to negotiate peace. Supported by security agencies and officers from the secret service, both parties agreed to put the past behind them and embrace unity for the betterment of the community.
As part of the agreement, both factions have resolved to withdraw all pending legal cases, signaling their commitment to peace, love, and collaboration for the accelerated development of Ashaka. This historic resolution is expected to foster a climate of cooperation and progress within the region.
“We have also resolved to live together in harmony as one indivisible family and allow peace to reign supreme and in an environment devoid of rancour and conflict.”
Both parties also affirmed their commitment to prevail on their supporters to put the past behind them and chart a new way forward for the continued peace, development and progress of the community.
Addressing delegates to the meeting, the traditional ruler of Aboh, Dr Greg Nnamdi Oputa III said the peace meeting was to put an end to the needless dispute between members of one large family and admonished them to embrace peace , unity and trust as sine – qua-non for stability and development to thrive in the community.
“As you are all aware, without peace, security and unity, there can never be development in any society . It therefore behoves you as leaders of the Ashaka community to embrace peace and let by – gone be by – gone.”
The monarch commended the leaders for accepting the terms of the peace accord willingly and urged them to preach peace, love and unity as they went back to their community.
In their separate remarks the Onotu – Ukwu of Ashaka, Chief Obi Agadaga and the Regent to the Okpara – Ukwu of Ashaka , Ugom Onyesom commended the Obi of Aboh Kingdom for the initiative to convene the peace meeting assuring that they would abide by the terms of the peace accord not only as a mark of honour and respect for the Aboh Monarch but majorly in the interest of peace and overall security , stability and development of the area.
In his remarks, Chief Patrick Ogeleka said the peaceful resolution of the dispute was a remarkable turning point in the socio – economic and historical evolution of Ashaka expressing optimism that the return of enduring peace in the area would usher in great development and unprecedented progress in the community.
The peace meeting was attended by members of the Aboh Traditional Council, Palace Chiefs and witnessed by critical stakeholders and interested individuals from both parties to – the – now – resolved dispute in Ashaka.
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