By Cynthia Eruoto
The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Ekeme Jewan Sideso, Abe 1, JP. OON has turned down the request by the Ohaneaze, Delta South, Central to be allowed to build Ohanaeze House/Business Centre in the Effurun GRA, close to his Palace as that could pose a security challenge to the area.
The Uvwie Monarch stated this when Ohanaeze’s delegation paid a courtesy call on the King in his Palace recently. The Monarch told Ohanaeze’s delegation which was led by its President General, Chief Chiedu Idama in the visit that, their traditional/ethnic leaders should avoid anything that could cause conflict with their host community just as he called on them to take all their traditional ceremonies to their various Kingdoms.
Abe 1 said, he was not against people from other parts of the country purchasing property in the kingdom saying, most of his (Monarch) neigbours were from other parts of the country adding that, it would be a sign of disrespect if they do not consider the traditional and cultural sensibilities of their host communities.
He said:” I am not against people from other parts of the country buying property in Uvwie Kingdom because, most of my neighbours are from other parts of the country but it would be disrespectful for you not to consider the traditional and cultural sensibilities of your host community”
According to the Uvwie Monarch, they should not miss interpret his advice, as his first son’s wife is from Abia State, adding that, it was his desire to sustain the existing peace in his Kingdom saying that, he expects residents to co-operate with him to avoid unnecessary crisis.
His Royal Majesty, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom pointed out that, he expected people who have lived in Uvwie for several years due to its enabling business environment to partner with him and the government to develop the community saying, it is only a peaceful community with solid infrastructure that would grow their businesses.
Uvwie Monarch frowned at the behaviour of Ohanaeze’s leadership to have misinterpreted his unflinching desire for peace, harmony and co-existence in Uvwie Kingdom as they reported the issue to the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and his traditional ruler’s friend. He however, advised them to seek an alternative area in Uvwie to develop the Ohanaeze House/Business Centre such as their property off Refinery Road, which also was in a serene location.
Earlier, in his presentation, the President of Ohanaeze Delta South and Central, Chief Chiedu Idama pledged his loyalty to HRM Emmanuel Sideso just as he promised not to do anything capable of undermining his authority or threaten the peace in the Kingdom.