Urhobo youth leaders harp on permanent solution to Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh crisis ~ Truth Reporters

The Urhobo Youth Leaders' Association (UYLA) has called on relevant groups to double efforts in resolving the lingering crisis between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities.

In an emergency meeting held on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at an emergency meeting in Don Chisel Hotel, Oguname-Olomu the Association deliberated extensively on the recurrent crisis between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh.

UYLA strongly condemned the resumption of fatal hostilities between Aladja and neighbouring Ogbe-Ijoh communities and expressed its condolences to individuals and families who have lost loved ones.

UYLA thanked the President General of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief (Barr) Ese Gam Owe for the prompt steps in finding lasting solution to the crisis and appealed to the Delta State Government, Non Governmental Organizations and Well-meaning individuals to provide palliatives in the form of food, clothing, medical aids, and others, for victims to cushion the present living conditions occasioned by the current crisis.

In a press statement jointly signed by UYLA's President Olorogun (Amb) Samuel Onoriode Oghotomo; Secretary, Olorogun Augustine Ogheneovo Atiti; Media Director, Comr Moses Darah and Spokesman, Comr Tennyson Orhiunu, the group reiterated its total support for the UPU's Committee led by the 1st Deputy Vice President, Barr. Isaac Itebu and 3rd Deputy Vice President, Chief (Dr) Ominimini Obiuwevbi to promote peace and resolve the crisis between the Aladja people and their Ogbe-Ijoh neighbours.

The Association urged  the Delta State Government to implement the several committees’ reports on the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh crisis to properly demarcate the disputed land and urgently put up measures to protect life and properties in the disputed area to avoid escalation of the crisis. 

UYLA further condemned the alleged invasion and siege of Aladja community by the military and called on the Federal and state governments, Inspector General of Police and other security agencies to urgently intervene and stop the harassment of innocent citizens as we will not accept further intimidation of our people by the military. 

The Association declared its total supports for the Aladja people and warned every individuals or groups fueling the crisis for their selfish interests to desist from it henceforth.