An association of Imolites in Germany, Ndi Imo Na Germany (NINAG), has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to wade into the unnecessary bloodshed and consequent loss of lives and properties in and around Imo State in recent times.
The non-partisan group appealed to the Imo State Government and its agents at the local governments to reconcile all warring factions and institute policies aimed at uniting all sections.
The group said, “the pressure for the survival of their families in Imo State is hinged on our shoulders over here in Europe and the burden has become unbearable for us.”
NINAG made this appeal on Friday in a communique signed by Chief Romanus I. Igwe, Coordinator, and Anumihe Samuel Elvis, Secretary, made available to journalists in Owerri, Imo State capital.
The group said, “The attention of Ndi Imo Na Germany (NINAG) has been drawn to the unnecessary bloodshed and consequent loss of lives and properties in and around Imo State in recent times.
“NINAG members are so worried that our serene and versatile Imo State, the Heart of Igboland, has been virtually turned into a land filled with blood, brigandage and banditry, including demonically induced ritual killings unheard-of in our nascent history of existence.
“NINAG hereby call for a total halt to all forms of hostilities and disorder from every individual, groups or personalities so as to create a good atmosphere for drawing peaceful initiatives where all stakeholders shall come together to embrace peace for the benefit of all Imolites, our children and future generations.
“We appeal to the Imo State Government both state and local governments, to reconcile all warring factions, institute policies aimed at uniting all sections.
“We know peaceful initiatives are a difficult step but once undertaken, the results are always a celebration of triumphant victory. We are not apportioning blame on any faction, but our objective is to Let There be Peace in every community in Imo State. ”
NINAG recalled that in Imo State, there are no incessant incidences of communal clashes ab initio, but it presently has cases that must be nipped in the bud.
They said, “if possible we ask for a Committee to be quickly set up to investigate the remote and immediate causes of these ugly insurrections and recommend lasting solutions.”
The group implored all Imolites to embrace their advice with the spirit of love, peace and unity and join hands together with them to build a better and sustainable state, saying it should be known that only Imo people can build and secure the state to be a better place to live.
