By Isaiah Eka 08039185152
Okobo (Akwa Ibom), Jan. 22, 2021 The Akwa Ibom Government, wading into the communal clashes between Okopedi and Amamong communities in Okobo Local Government Area, has called for peaceful coexistence as relief materials worth millions of naira were distributed to the victims.
The State Deputy Governor, Mr Moses Ekpo, made the call at Okobo during the distribution of the relief materials on Friday.
Ekpo, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in his office, Mr Nkopuruk Ekaiko, said that it was necessary for the warring communities to sheath their swords and tolerate one another for peace to reign.
He said that with the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic already taking its toll on the economic fortunes of the State, it would be irresponsible for communities, which hitherto lived together to resort to wanton destruction.