I came across a picture of a lifeless body of an Onyoadama man in
Obubra LGA that was allegedly killed by the Nko people in Yakurr in the
unending communal clash between both communities on Facebook and my worry and
concern for the safety and protection of an 'ordinary' Obubra man became more
compelling
Is the protection of lives and properties of its citizenry no longer the responsibility of Government?if it is,then,It won't be out of place to conclude that both the Government and all those who were elected to speak and represent the ordinary Obubra man have failed woefully.It is also becoming clearer that some people somewhere are enjoying the wicked and barbaric act been perpetrated against Obubra people hence their disturbing silence.
Is the protection of lives and properties of its citizenry no longer the responsibility of Government?if it is,then,It won't be out of place to conclude that both the Government and all those who were elected to speak and represent the ordinary Obubra man have failed woefully.It is also becoming clearer that some people somewhere are enjoying the wicked and barbaric act been perpetrated against Obubra people hence their disturbing silence.
Why is Governor Ben Ayade not showing force by ceasing the
disputing land between Onyoadama and Nko, Ababene and Iyamitet if that could
bring lasting peace to the these communities? Why is he not ordering for the
arrest of all the community leaders from these Communities including those
serving in his administration?
Why has Senator John Owan not deemed it fit to mandate the
National Boundary Commission (NBC) through the Nigeria Senate to immediately
see to the correction of the disputing boundary between Ebonyi and Cross River
since that is what appears to be the way out of the lingering crises? Why has
he not thought it wise to undertake an on the spot assessment/visit to the
affected communities no matter how remote they are located to see things for
himself?
Why has Hon Mike Etaba, Member Representing Obubra/ Etung Federal
Constituency not found it expedient to organise a townhall meeting for all
Obubra sons and daughters including traditional Rulers and Youths by virtue of
his position as the political leader of the LGA towards finding lasting peace
in his Constituency?
Why has he not sought the intervention of the National
Assembly in the ongoing feud between communities in Ebonyi and Obubra
Communities in Cross River State?Beyond visiting the warring communities in his
federal constituency,which is commendable, what empowerment or sensitisation
programme has he floated towards disabusing the minds of the people especially
the youths against war?
Why has the State House of Assembly Members representing Obubra 1
and 2 remained silent when their voices ought to be the loudest in the Cross
River State House of Assembly considering the pitiable and Helpless situation
we find ourselves as an LGA? Will it be out of place if they cause the Speaker
of the Assembly to put together a fact finding special committee that will as a
matter of urgency ascertain the immediate and remote causes of the lingering
communal clashes and how it can be forestall?
It is sad that, the ordinary Obubra man has been
abandoned,rejected and despised by the very people that ought to
protect,shield,speak,care and provide for them.
It is sad that the life of an 'Ordinary Obubra Man' is no longer
considered sacred hence can be hacked to dead at will by some blood thirsty
demons. It is sad that, the 'Ordinary Obubra Man' now looks only to God for the
protection of his life and that of his family.
I pray that the cry and blood of our brothers and Sisters who have
loss their lives in Idoru, Ijitum, Ofonekom,Isobo biko biko, Ababene,Iyamitet
etc touch the Government and the hearts of all those we have elected to lead
and represent us towards bringing peace to our beloved Local Government.
A New Obubra Is Possible.
Richard Romanus
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