ALADJA/OGBE-IJOH CRISIS: Governor Oborevwori strikes lasting peace as parties agree on terms of settlement

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, met with stakeholders of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state over the age-long land dispute.

The meeting, which held at the Osubi residence of the Governor, had in attendance members of the peace committee of the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh crisis.

At the meeting, both parties agreed to live in peace and adhere to the terms of settlement agreeable to both communities.

While addressing both parties, Governor Oborevwori commended youths and elders of both communities for agreeing to maintain and walk on the path of peace.

He assured that he will soon make a pronouncement based on the terms of settlement agreed by both parties.

Representatives of both communities thanked the Governor for his intervention and subsequent resolution of the age-long crisis.

Recall that Governor Oborevwori had through the State Executive Council, approved the construction of the Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh road to ensure free movement of people across both communities.