by Kingseyi Fri Jul 20, 2018 4:43 amAWKA —THE battle for the massive 103.3
hectares of land at Anaku in Ayamelum Local
Government Area of Anambra State has pitched
two kindreds in the area against each other.
The land, known as Aboka and Iyiobu, was
allegedly sold by Umuezechi kindred, with the
alleged connivance of Opuatava kindred without
the knowledge of Umuorienu, who elders in
Anaku had confirmed as the rightful owners of
the land.
Following the tension generated by the sale, the
traditional ruler of Anaku, Igwe Obalum Offokansi,
recently, convened a meeting of the three
kindreds to resolve the dispute to avoid
bloodshed in the area.
The meeting, which was also attended by elders
and cabinet members in the area, resolved to
set up land committee comprising nominees
from the kindreds laying claim to the land, as
well as nominations by the monarch, who
recommended the way forward.
Addressing the people at the community square,
Igwe Offokansi said he was desirous to ensure
that peace reigned in Anaku, adding that since
two kindreds were involved in the dispute, a
lasting solution must be found in the interest of
peaceful coexistence.
hectares of land at Anaku in Ayamelum Local
Government Area of Anambra State has pitched
two kindreds in the area against each other.
The land, known as Aboka and Iyiobu, was
allegedly sold by Umuezechi kindred, with the
alleged connivance of Opuatava kindred without
the knowledge of Umuorienu, who elders in
Anaku had confirmed as the rightful owners of
the land.
Following the tension generated by the sale, the
traditional ruler of Anaku, Igwe Obalum Offokansi,
recently, convened a meeting of the three
kindreds to resolve the dispute to avoid
bloodshed in the area.
The meeting, which was also attended by elders
and cabinet members in the area, resolved to
set up land committee comprising nominees
from the kindreds laying claim to the land, as
well as nominations by the monarch, who
recommended the way forward.
Addressing the people at the community square,
Igwe Offokansi said he was desirous to ensure
that peace reigned in Anaku, adding that since
two kindreds were involved in the dispute, a
lasting solution must be found in the interest of
peaceful coexistence.
