Umahi Condemns Oso-Edda Violence, Backs Nwifuru’s Peace Efforts
The Honourable Minister of Works, David Nweze Umahi, has strongly condemned the recent violence in Oso-Edda, describing it as “inhumanity between brothers and sisters,” and reaffirmed his support for efforts by the Ebonyi State Government to restore peace between Oso-Edda and Amasiri communities. In a statement, Senator Umahi stressed that the people of Oso-Edda and Amasiri share deep historical, cultural and ancestral ties, having coexisted peacefully for generations and distinguished themselves in education, trade and commerce. He said the long-standing bond between the two communities must not be eroded by land disputes. The former Governor of Ebonyi State noted that the land crisis predated his administration between 2015 and 2023 but was treated with seriousness during his tenure. He recalled efforts made to address not only the Oso-Edda and Amasiri dispute but also related disagreements involving Amasiri and Amangwu-Edda. Umahi explained that the current Governor, Rt....
