Effium and Ezza Communities Struggle to Reach Consensus on Peace Pact in Ebonyi State
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The war between Effium and Ezza Effium communities in Ohaukwu local government area of Ebonyi State continues as the two communities struggle to reach a consensus on the peace pact. The peace pact report issued by a peace panel headed by retired Catholic bishop Rev. Michael Okoro has been rejected by the people of Effium. The rejection is based on the claim that the report infringed on their fundamental human rights. The Ezza-Effium Consultative Assembly described the peace pact report as apartheid and a violation of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. They specifically rejected the aspect of the report that labeled them as tenants in Effium community and barred them from producing a traditional ruler. The Ezza-Effium people called for a ceasefire and the return of residents to their homes w...
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