Land Crisis Erupts: Ebonyi Governor Sacks Aides, Commissioners, And Dethrones Monarchs

The action follows a violent clash between Amasiri and neighboring Okporojo village in Oso community of Edda Local Government Area, which reportedly left four people dead and caused significant property destruction.

During a visit to Okporojo community on Saturday, Nwifuru accused the Amasiri community of failing to demonstrate a genuine commitment to lasting peace, prompting the government’s decisive response.

“All government appointees from Amasiri, ranging from local government development centre management committee members to commissioners, have been sacked,” the governor declared.

He also stated that traditional rulers from the community would lose their certificates of recognition, and all town union leaderships in Amasiri villages have been dissolved.

“The government has decided to bare its fangs,” Nwifuru said.

The governor stressed that the measures should not be seen as personal hostility, emphasizing that his administration remains fair and just.

“I am not against anyone. I only speak the truth, and we love and value the Amasiri people,” he said.
“They should reconsider their actions. I am confident there are still people in the community who fear God and act rightly.”

Nwifuru assured the people of Okporojo that the government would stand with them, promising that those responsible for the violence would be arrested and prosecuted.

“I urge the people of Okporojo to avoid retaliatory attacks. They will witness the immediate impact of government intervention in this matter,” he said.

He also commended security agencies for their rapid response and urged them to intensify efforts to restore peace and protect lives in the affected areas.

Chima Ekuma-Nkama, Chairman of Edda Local Government Council, thanked the governor for the visit, saying it restored the people’s confidence in government.

“The people had felt abandoned, but today they have seen that the government is with them,” he said.
“It is horrifying to see severed human heads. We are left wondering what the attackers intended with those acts.”

One victim, Joy Okoro, recounted losing a loved one and having her home destroyed during the attack.

“All we want is justice. Only justice will restore our faith in life,” she said.

NAN reports that the governor was accompanied by heads of the state’s security agencies and senior government officials, particularly from the affected local government areas.