By Rosemary Okoduwa
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has commended the people and leaders of Ewu Kingdom in Esan Central Local Government Area for maintaining peace and order despite the lingering kingship dispute involving His Royal Highness, Barrister Razak Ojeifo, and Prince Jafaru Israel Ojeifo.
The governor’s commendation was conveyed by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Musa Yakubu, during a courtesy visit by a delegation of leaders from Ewu Kingdom to the Government House in Benin City.
Addressing the delegation on behalf of the governor, Hon. Yakubu praised the maturity, restraint, and peaceful disposition demonstrated by the people of the kingdom throughout the period of the dispute. He noted that their commitment to peace had helped avert a breakdown of law and order while creating an atmosphere conducive to dialogue and lasting resolution.
He assured the delegation that Governor Okpebholo remains committed to ensuring justice, fairness, and sustainable peace in all communities across Edo State. According to him, the governor values the concerns raised by the Ewu leaders and will give them the attention they deserve.
“I want to assure you that your concerns have been noted and will be conveyed to the governor. You will receive responses as soon as possible. Governor Okpebholo is committed to peace, development, and the well-being of every community in Edo State,” Yakubu stated.
Earlier, the Secretary of the Ewu Development Association, Professor Bartholomew Uzoya Akagbosu, expressed appreciation to Governor Okpebholo for the various developmental projects being executed in Ewu Kingdom and across Esanland.
He lauded the governor’s commitment to infrastructure development and the welfare of the people, noting that residents of the kingdom have continued to benefit from the administration’s people-oriented policies.
Professor Akagbosu, however, appealed to the governor to intervene in the kingship dispute to facilitate a peaceful and lasting resolution between the two royal contenders. He stressed that resolving the matter would further strengthen unity, stability, and progress in the kingdom.
The visit ended with renewed assurances of cooperation between the Edo State Government and the people of Ewu Kingdom as both parties reaffirmed their commitment to promoting peace, development, and harmonious coexistence across the state.
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