Shomo and Jole Crisis: Commission Submits Reports
The Commission of Inquiry into the Shomo and Jole community Crisis has presented reports of its findings to Governor Darius Dickson lshaku.
Justice Silas, Chairman of the inquiry of Commission into the Shomo Jole Crisis today presented to His Excellency Governor Darius Dickson lshaku reports on the committee's findings.
The Chairman of the commission, Justice Silas said the Commission was inaugurated by his Excellency, Governor Darius Dickson lshaku on the 8 of June 2020. The purpose he said was to identify the causes of the crisis, the role of community and traditional leaders in the crisis, to investigate the root of titles and to consider other related matters.
He enumerated several findings by the Commission which range from intolerance to poor handling by past governments and the people of the community. He said if the recommendations given by the commission in their reports are implemented then, the unrest in these communities will finally come to an end. Presenting the shields of fire arms which were used in the area, he recommended a check and clear of the area.
Justice Silas Appreciated the secretary of the commission Barr. Confidence Samuel who played a key role in guiding the commission all through the period of its findings. He also appreciated the Governor for his total support to the commission and for giving them a free hand to operate . He also extended special appreciation to Her Excellency, Barr. Anna Ishaku and the Hope Afresh Foundation for giving up their hall and offices to be used.
The Chiefs of both communities who spoke through the waziri appreciated the Governor for his concern in bringing an end to the crisis in the area. He said there had been rancour in the area even before the Governor assumed office. According to him, looking deep into the causes of the crisis it could be deduced that a fight for titles was a major factor. He applauded the Governor for his wisdom in settling the disputes by creating more chiefdoms and giving each tribe its own chiefdom.
Reacting to the reports, the Governor thanked Justice Silas for taking up such an important job and for submitting an elaborate report with workable recommendations and solutions. The Governor said Bakundi Chiefdom and Jibo Chiefdom are both of the same roots and sees no reason for the crisis.
He however said most times, the causes of these problems are left aside while the symptoms are attended to which ought not so to be. He stated that the Commission's reports had worked in places like Gembu in the past helping to restore peace to troubled areas and said he would ensure strict and thorough implementation of the reports.
He assured the people that he would put in all it takes to ensure that the Shomo and Jole community crisis is resolved. He said as a politician, his ultimate goal is to resolve unresolvable problems and pledged his commitment to resolving the problem. He charged the people not to solve problems through wars as matters can be resolved amicably through dialogue.
The Governor urged the people to imbibe the spirit of "live and let's live" for both indigenes or strangers alike. calling on the people to live in peace while stressing that there is nothing as important as living in peace which is the best means of getting development and sustaining it.
He reiterated his resolve to ensure the return of lasting peace to the area and appreciated the Chiefs of Bakundi and Jibo for taking it upon themselves to live in peace and to inform the people to live harmoniously and peacefully with their neighbours.
A date for the inauguration of the new chiefs and presentation of staff of office would be announced in due course, the Governor said.
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