Following the series of event that
unraveled in Menchum Division, amidst the ongoing Armed Conflict, a cross
section of people representing different communities in Menchum, have sat in a
Crisis meeting on October 18th, 2019 convened by the Mayor of Wum Council to
discuss a way forward,for Peace to be restored.
The Meeting holds in the early hours
of the day,after news of Mr Ikom Polycarp's death the Ex Amba fighter,filtered
in to the ears of those who answered present. His death,adding to a number of
killings, destruction and other grievances within Menchum became the agenda of
the meeting.
The Convenor, Mayor Dighambong
Anthony of Wum Council together with his close collaborators,The Senator for
Menchum,Honorable Buh Sule Tegha and The Honorable Member of Parliament, Hon
Wallang Richard and ,assured those in attendance that it was a step to carry
the Division forward so that Peace could return and inhabitants could begin to
enjoying the harmony that is long desired.
They pleaded with those called to
the meeting,to be frank in other to reach firm resolutions that will be
implemented with the collaboration of the people within the community.After
exchanges, resolutions were met,to ease the activities of the people while
ensuring security.
Resolutions met, revolved around
recent happenings in Menchum,especially in Wum Central with most of the ideas
centered around the Farmer-Grazier conflict that had long existed, The incident
that happened in Upkwa village, requesting people to return and other conflicts
that generated from the Aku community that affects livelihood in Wum.
Proposals on vigilante groups to be
formed, exonerating persons who have been tagged as "Amba fighters"
and also tasking elected officials to do investigations on other general recommendations,
were mentioned, which represented the plight of the people.
The Paralegal officer for MBOSCUDA
in Menchum Division,Mr Harouna Umaru finds the meetings very promising and
filled with hope.
"The days ahead will be very
bright because it is only with peace that we can do anything on earth,without
peace we cannot progress and from the cream of people in attendance and
resolutions taken,if implemented,things will be better". Mr Harouna said.
Mr Kumchi Dominique,an elite and the
Political Leader of UNDP,said the meeting was timely,considering that he is one
of those who has lived and witnessed atrocities committed in the village which
resulted to panic.
" I believe very strongly that
this meeting has come at the right time,together we will sort out those enemies
within the municipality and life will certainly return to normal." He
said.
"It is not normal that we live
among our brother,facing a common problem which is the armed conflict, then we
begin to fight ourselves which has resulted to several killings.We remain
hopeful and prayerful,that this meeting will reinforce Peace and Unity in the
Division." Mr Kumchi Dominique added.
The Mayor of Wum Council, appreciated
all who answered present, which according to him showed signs that the people
in Menchum are still very ready to work hard and together so that long lasting
Peace is restored.
Ndefru Melanie
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