Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Denounces Misleading Boundary Claims

Dr. Ifechukwude Anishi Okonjo II, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Delta State, has called for an end to misleading reports regarding the boundary dispute between Ogwashi-Uku and the Ibusa community. He responded to claims stemming from a recent ruling by a Delta State High Court in Asaba, which he clarified was a ruling on a preliminary objection and not a substantive judgment on the boundary.

Obi Okonjo criticized a publication from some Ibusa individuals that suggested the court had determined the boundary at the Ubu stream, labeling it a misinterpretation. He expressed confidence that the Court of Appeal would overturn the ruling and emphasized that the ongoing legal process should not be misconstrued.

The Obi warned against any attempts to trespass on disputed lands or engage in unlawful activities, reaffirming that the Oboshi River is the rightful boundary. He urged security agencies to prevent any exploitation of the ruling that could lead to violence or disruption of peace.