The people of Aboh Kingdom, headquarters of Ndokwa East local Government Area celebrated the last Sunday of the year with a peace and Unity walk within the community.
The peace walk, which was preceded by prayers started from the Royal Palace, Aboh and was led by the traditional ruler, His Imperial Majesty, Obi , Dr Greg Oputa 111 accompanied by his Council of Chiefs, elders, youths , women and other critical stakeholders in the kingdom.
The walk tagged ‘’March for peace and Unity‘’ was intermittently punctuated by special intercessory prayers by His imperial Majesty, Dr Oputa 111 at strategic points within the kingdom during the exercise.
Addressing the large crowd of residents who participated in the walk, the monarch said the programme was part of efforts designed to usher in an enduring peace, unity and tranquility in the kingdom in the new year assuring that no effort would be spared in promoting peaceful co existence among the people which he described as a pre – requisite condition for meaningful development to thrive in the area.
While commending the people for their overwhelming show of love and support for his kingship as exemplified by their massive turn out for the peace walk , Obi Oputa 111 gave an assurance that he would not renege in his resolve to promote peace, unity and overall development of the kingdom .
Obi Oputa 111 further stated that he would continue to prioritize the security and wellbeing of the people and enjoined them to jettison acts inimical to peace and security of the area at all times.
The monarch also admonished them to be vigilant with a view to nipping in the bud, the antics of those fanning the embers of crisis disclosing that an emergency hotline would be provided to enable residents give useful and actionable intelligence information to law enforcement agents about suspicious activities for possible prompt intervention.
Obi Dr Oputa 111 commiserated with the family who lost a loved one in the community due to avoidable issues and prayed for the repose of the soul of the faithful departed.
He condemned in very strong terms the actions of those who delight in inciting others to crisis warning that the long arm of the law would catch up with such persons soon.
Some residents of the community interviewed hailed the leadership style of the monarch particularly his peaceful approach to issues vowing that they would support the king to fast track the development of the kingdom and economic well-being of the people.
