Delta Council Chair, Warri Resolves Protracted Boundary Dispute Between Emede and Olomoro (See Details)

The chairman of Isoko South local government, Friday Ovoke Warri, has resolved the protracted land dispute between Emede and Olomoro communities.

Warri who disclosed this on Tuesday in his office during a meeting with the Isoko South peace and conflict resolution committee that looked into all the contending issues at stake, explained that the dispute had threatened the families involved, Ekregu and Odoro, both from Olomoro and Emede, respectively, emphasising that a peaceful and lawful resolution is preferable to a continuous crisis.

According to the council chairman, “What we have achieved here is a testament to the active participation of the Isoko South peace and conflict committee, headed by Emmanuel Ekebe as chairman.

“I am of the believe that governance must prioritise people’s dignity, security, and future. Rather than demolish homes and uproot lives, we brought stakeholders to a roundtable and crafted a legal pathway for regularising occupancy.”, Warri stated.

The chairman disclosed that following several meetings, the committee resolved that, in the interest of fairness and due diligence, a boundary focal point be established for the two families.

“The chosen position is around the points previously fixed by the two royal fathers of Emede and Olomoro and the presidents-general of the two communities. The said point is further established by the global positioning system (GPS) on both the southeast and southwest points of the stated land.

“Accordingly, the boundary between the Ekregu and Odoro families shall be delineated by reference points CP1, CP2, and CP3, although it is not currently feasible to create a cartographic map of the fixed boundary, the GPS coordinates and markings at both points will serve as the primary reference points going forward.”

Subsequently, a formal communiqué was signed by both families, serving as a binding document outlining the final demarcation of their shared boundary. Following the resolution, neither party shall cross the demarcation for any reason, as both sides shall be accountable for all assets and liabilities within their respective domains.

Ultimately, since no one is born with land and cannot take it upon death, the committee urges all parties to accept this intervention in good faith. They should strive to coexist peacefully as neighbours, fostering a sustainable relationship that promotes progress, development, and prosperity for both families and communities, to the greater glory of God.

The meeting culminated in a formal signing of the presented documents, witnessed by representatives of both families, the committee chairman and members, and the local government council.

In his remarks, the president general of the Emede community expressed gratitude to the council chairman and all stakeholders for the peaceful resolution.

The meeting was attended by traditional rulers from both communities, committee members, and the secretary to the Isoko South local government council, among other dignitaries.