Soludo Addresses Anambra Land Dispute, Establishes Inquiry

On October 7, 2026, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state presided over a peace meeting at the government house in Awka, addressing a violent land dispute between the Aguleri and Umuoba Anam communities that erupted on October 1, resulting in loss of lives and property. Soludo asserted that no individual or group could rename a town simply due to land acquisition, stating it was legally wrong and against common sense.

He announced the formation of a Commission of Enquiry to investigate the causes of the conflict and ordered a ceasefire, directing security agencies to ensure compliance. The governor condemned the violence, particularly the attack on the traditional stool, and promised support for rebuilding the destroyed palace.

Traditional leaders from both communities condemned the violence and called for justice, while Justice Charles C. Okaa urged the enforcement of a 1982 Supreme Court judgment regarding boundary matters. The meeting concluded with a commitment to peace and coexistence.