Edo State Government has approved the revocation of South East Uneme Clan in Etsako East Local Government due unending communal clashes that has threatened peace and security in other communities leading to the death of many.
In a special announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government Barr. Osarodion Ogie said, “the State Government has also withdrawn the appointment of HRH Benjamin Ikani as the Oliola of Uzanu clan of South East Uneme with immediate effect.
According to the statement issued, the Edo State Government action is predicated on the incessant and flagrant disregard to peace agreement and Government directive to maintain peace in Uzanu community and it’s environs by the Oliola.
Earlier, the Deputy Governor of the State Comrade Philip Shaibu had threatened that the Edo State Government would be forced to issue arrest warrant on Prince Clem Agba, Minister of Budget Planning over his role in fanning the embers of war within communities in the State.
Comrade Shaibu stated this in an earlier meeting between warring communities where the Uzanu leadership displayed outright disdain for abiding by government’s position on the communal dispute threatening to cause unrest in the State forcing government to come out with a lasting solution on the issue.
Trouble began early this year when Igiode Community accused the Minister of State Budget, Prince Clem Agba who is from Uzanu clan, of removing Government beacon demarcation and trespassed deep into Igiode land. The action of Clem Agba was predicated on undermining government’s earlier white paper issued two years ago on the adjustment and demarcation of the boundaries which once restored peace and normalcy.
With the dissolution of Uzanu clan, the Uzanu village has been returned under the leadership of HRH George Egabor the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom, as the office of Oliola no more exists.