From Ifeoma Ejiofor
The people of Isuaniocha Community in Awka North Local Government area of Anambra state have resolved to embrace peace for the overall development of the area.
In a general meeting involving the elders, women, youths, and stakeholders which held at Central School field, Isuaniocja, the community disbanded all youth Activities in the town and banning collection of levies in various forests in the area.
A peace committee was also set up at the occasion with the mandate of speaking with all parties involved in the five years long crises and getting back with recommendations aimed at ensuring lasting peace in Isuaniocha.
It was also agreed that all the people who are erecting stalls at the Eke Agba market square should stop since the land belongs to Isuaniocha Community and not to any individual.
Those who were already paying rent and levies to private individuals were directed to stop forthwith and pay same to the community until all issues are resolved.
It was the first time the entire people sat together to discuss, since 2018 when crises broke out leading to the destruction of property and death of some individuals .
Chief Danatus Anyaegbunem , Chairman Umelem village earlier in his introductory remarks said that the entire community originated from one parent and had no reason to be in crises.
Also, Comrade Innocent Okeke,from Adama village, who commended the persons behind the peace meeting, urged the people to have forgiving spirit and forget the past.
Peace returns to Anambra community after 5 yrs wranglings
