Diaspora group urges Ebonyi governor to end curfew and address community crisis
A group of traders from Amasiri living abroad has appealed to Governor Francis Nwifuru to reconsider his approach to the boundary dispute between the Amasiri and Edda communities. They referenced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s advice, urging the governor to show mercy and seek peaceful solutions. The group criticized the ongoing curfew and other measures, saying these have worsened hardships for residents. They called for the release of detained community members and the involvement of the National Boundary Commission.
What happened
- The diaspora group made their appeal during a press briefing in Lagos, led by Edwin Oko Okpara on behalf of Agwu Abraham Aleke.
- They described the curfew imposed after the January 29 killings in Okporojo farm settlement as punitive and harmful to daily life.
- The group faulted the removal of political appointees and traditional rulers, saying these actions lacked proper investigation.
- Heavy security presence and sanctions have reportedly led to displacement, property destruction, and restricted access to healthcare.
- The traders urged the governor to lift the curfew, release detained individuals, and establish an independent panel to investigate the violence.
