A contentious traditional leadership tussle in Izzo Ezza Autonomous Community, Ezilo, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has taken a positive turn as one of the contestants, Chief Sunday Ogbule, has called for peace and unity among the community members.
Chief Ogbule made this appeal after a crucial meeting with the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Chief Mathias Adum, at the Old Government House in Abakaliki.
The meeting aimed to resolve the lingering traditional leadership impasse that has kept the community on edge for months.
Ogbule who emphasized the need for the community to come together said he is going to make sure that he complement the efforts of the Governor of the State, Mr Francis Nwifuru in ensuring permanent peace in Izzo autonomous community.
As a prominent contender, Ogbule outlined his vision for the community, which includes initiatives to foster unity and development.
He proposed organizing football tournaments and other community-driven activities to bring together the people of Izzo Ezza and Ezilo communities.
"We are here to answer the call made by the Principal Secretary to the Governor to resolve the lingering issues over the Traditional stool of our dear community Izzo which has lingered for some months". He said.
".Everything concerning who becomes what in the community has been going smoothly because things were done and given based on the first settlers of the Izzo community because we Ezzas migrated to that place Ezilo which has metamorphosed to Izzo community today".
Another Contestant, Orugbala Sunday Oche, said the community has chosen him to run for the traditional ruler of the place.
"I was their Town Union President and there was peace and tranquility during my reign. I believe that is why they are begging me to come and become their traditional ruler.
The Commissioner for Information, Barrister Ikeuwa Omebe applauded the community for coming to answer the call by the Government in order to resolve the traditional leadership matter amicably.
"I believe, If they want crisis, they would not have been here but as you can see, they want free and fair election hence the obedience to come and answer the Government call for meeting" Omebe disclosed
The Deputy Chief Whip representing Ishielu North State Constituency, Chukwu Arinze said "there's no crisis, it is normal in every contest. But the good news is that "We have resolved to conduct free and fair elections for them.
President General, Comrade Ojeogu Ikechukwu said the Principal Secretary to Governor of Ebonyi State, Chief Mathias Adum has directed that whoever wants to become the traditional ruler should first of all go and make peace with his people as government is for peace for all.
It was gathered that the traditional seat is being contested by over 7 persons.
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