Obinna Ogbonnaya
Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Governor, Chief David Umahi yesterday announced the lifting suspension order placed on his aides following the communal clash that erupted in the State between the people of Ezza and Ezza Effuim communities in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the State.
It would be recalled that the State Governor had during the heat of the crisis that led to the killing of over 15 persons and the destruction of several properties suspended most of his aides from the two warring communities.
In a Statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Uchenna Orji, he noted that the lifting of the suspension was as a result of the peace that has returned to the two communities and the resolve of the Stakeholders to ensure continued peace in the area.
According to the statement, “following the peace that has returned to Effium/Ezza Effium community and the resolve of the stakeholders of the community to keep the peace, the Governor of Ebonyi state, Chief David Umahi has passionately and graciously approved the lifting of the suspension placed on political office holders from Effium/Ezza Effium community”.
Barr Orji noted that the suspended political office holders were consequently directed to resume duties with effect from the 1st day of May, 2021.
Those suspended by the State Governor include, Barr. Frank Onwe, Senior Special Assistant on Airport Project, Sir, Emmanuel Uzor, Special Assistant on Food and Vegetable Market Development, Chief Nichodemus Omenka, Secretary, Ebonyi State Universal Besic Education Board and Hon. Uzim Bernard Member Ebonyi State Local Government Advisory Committe.
Others include, Mrs. Ogwale Eucharia, Development Center Coordinator, Effium South, Hon. Agbo Sunday, Coordinator Effium Development Center, Dr. Ignatius Una Nwokporo, Rtd. Permanent Secretary, 19 Senior Technical Advisers, 10 Management Committee Members and 4 Liaison officers.
The statement further noted that the state government is counting on the commitment of the stakeholders to the resolution that never again shall they allow misunderstanding to cost the lives and properties of the people.
Meanwhile, it is not certain if the suspended Ohaukwu Council Boss, Hon Clement Odah and the Lawmaker Representing Ohaukwu North, Hon Chinedu Awo were beneficiary of the lifting of the suspension.
It would be recalled that the Council Boss, Hon Odah and the member Representing Ohaukwu North, Hon Chinedu Awo were both suspended by the State House of Assembly during the communal clash. Ends.
