Group Calls For Security Beef Up In Ebonyi Boundary demarcation 

…..Warns Against Disruption Of Process

By Uchenna Okeh 

A Group on the aegis of Ebonyi South Peace Initiative has called on the State government to beef up security along the axis of the Abaomege and Ishinkwo boundary demarcation which is ongoing to avert any form of disruption of the process by those plotting to halt the demarcation exercise.

The group also condemned the action of a few individuals working towards the halt  of the ongoing boundary demarcation process along the disputed land noting that those championing the halting of the process are the true enemies of the both communities.

The Secretary of the group, Mr. Ezaka Ifeanyi maintained that any attempt to disrupt the demarcation process might alter the peace already achieved by the State Governor Francis Nwifuru and the Local Government Area Chairman Mr. Ikechukwu Ogbuofia and called on the people to remain calm as the exercise is nearing completion.

He commended the peace imitative and political will of the State Governor Francis Nwifuru to ensure amicable resolution of all communal crisis in Ebonyi adding that almost all the communities that has been at war are now embracing peace.

“In Ebonyi State, it is one communal crisis or the other. It’s either between the people Abaomege and Ishinkwo, or the People of Ezza Effuim and Effuim or the people of Akaeze and Ishiagu but today, no single community is engaged in communal crisis again.

“The case of Abaomege and Ishinkwo will not be an exception. The Council Chairman of Onicha, Mr. Ikechukwu Ogbofia who is also disposed to peace has ensured that the people of the area embrace peace and end over 127 years of killings and distraction of properties.

The Chairman of the group, Pastor Eugene Nwagu described as unfounded the allegation against the Chairman of the local government that he was a “trigger man” in past conflicts is completely unsubstantiated. 

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“There is No evidence or legal proceedings to support this claim. Even if he had a history of involvement, his current role demands neutrality, and he has conducted himself accordingly. 

“If there were genuine concerns about his conduct, the proper approach would be to provide documented evidence rather than rely on hearsay.

The claim that Hon. Ogbofia is “personally financing” the demarcation is false. As Chairman of Onicha LGA, he administers government funds for the project, ensuring due process is followed. 

“If there are concerns about financial transparency, the appropriate response would be to request an audit not to question his authority based on origin.

He further maintained that the people of Abaomege have consistently embraced peaceful dialogue and legal means in handling the boundary issue and have remained committed to respecting constituted authorities.

He noted that the people have demonstrated patience, even when decisions have not always been in their favor. Ends.