From Isaac Ojo, Awka
The people of Amakor Nanka in Orumba North LGA of Anambra State have refuted alleged sand mining in their community, warning peddlers of such allegations to desist forthwith.
Some group of individuals in the community had accused both the Traditional Ruler and President-General (PG) of the community of being behind the sand mining in the area.
In a reaction to the allegation, the PG, Rev. Canon Ifeanyichukwu Ezeike, described the allegations as unfounded and politically motivated, urging Gov. Chukwuma Soludo and the public to disregard such allegations.
According to him, the village, with common boundary with Oko community has no sand beach, while the road linking the area the monarch and himself were being accused of sand mining had been impassable.
He alleged that the intention of his accusers was to create impression of a chaos community to compel the governor to pronounce a state of emergency on the town.
He said, “it beats my imagination that someone in his rational sense can cook up unfounded allegations.
“As you can see, we had to park our cars up there to trek to this point because the vehicles can’t reach here”.
Chairman, Nanka Patriotic Union (NPU) Erosion Control Committee, Comrade Emmanuel Ezeokafor dismissed the allegations as handiwork of mischief makers.
“Apart from my position in the committee, I’m the leader of truck drivers in both Anambra and Imo States. Even before our appointments, we’ve been battling sand miners in this area,” he insisted.
The duo of the former Chairman, Amakor Njikoka Development Union and member of Igwe cabinet, Emmanuel Obiekunie and the Women Leader, Chinyere Okafor said the allegation is a blatant lie.
