Governor Obaseki Suspends Farming Activities In Sabogida-Ora #OsazuwaAkonedo

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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has suspended farming activities in Sabogida-Ora and Uhonmora following land disputes leaading to destruction of lives and properties in the area.

Governor Obaseki gave the order yesterday when visited Sabogida-Ora, the Owan West Local Government Area for a fact finding mission and meetings with stakeholders in the community,.

Governor Obaseki who was accompanied by security chiefs said he will consult to know whether to set up a commission of enquiry, Tribunal or just panel of enquiry to address the dispute.

“Earlier today, I went on a fact finding mission in Sabongida-Ora to find out the problem concerning the land dispute in Saboginda-Ora and Uhonmora that resulted in the killings of persons in these communities.

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“As a way to mitigate the effects of this dispute, I ordered that all the lands affected must be vacated immediately.

“Farming or any other activity must be suspended until a decision is reached on the matter.

“I will consult to find out and evaluate whether we would set up a Commission of Enquiry, Tribunal of Enquiry or just a Panel of Enquiry.

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“We would decide and give everyone the opportunity to air their views on how it will be resolved permanently.

“I appeal to the youths and elders of Sabongida-Ora and Uhonmora communities to allow peace reign”, he said.