The Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area, Chief Obarilormate Ollor, has intervened in the renewed boundary dispute between Ekporo Community in Eleme LGA and neighbouring Ogu Community in Ogu/Bolo LGA, ordering the suspension of all activities on the disputed land to prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Chief Press Secretary of the council, Ate Chinwi in a statement said the intervention followed allegations by the Councillor representing Ekporo Ward 5 in the Eleme Legislative Assembly, Hon. Freedom Lekwa, that individuals from Ogu had encroached on Ekporo ancestral land and commenced the construction of structures without the consent of the host community.
Chief Ollor, who visited the disputed area, listened to submissions and counterclaims from both parties before directing that all ongoing activities on the land be halted pending a proper review by the appropriate government authorities.
He stressed that all boundary documents and ownership claims should be subjected to legal and administrative verification by the competent agencies responsible for resolving boundary disputes.
The council chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining peace, security, and the rule of law across Eleme, urging residents of both communities to remain calm, refrain from actions capable of escalating tensions, and allow due process to take its course.
Also present at the meeting was the Executive Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Barr. Vincent Nemieboka, alongside security agencies, traditional rulers, and other stakeholders from both communities.
The stakeholders pledged to work together towards a peaceful resolution of the boundary dispute and prevent further tension in the affected communities.
