From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has appealed to warring groups in communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area and across the state to sheathe their swords and embrace peace.
Diri, who expressed worry over the different dimensions of chieftaincy crisis in various communities, specifically identified Agudama-Ekpetiama, Tombia and Akaibir communities as flashpoints of crisis.
He therefore enjoined the people to embrace peace and unity for the common good of the people.
Diri, represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Peretubo Akpe, spoke over the weekend at Gbarantoru community during the grand finale of the Okolede yam festival.
According to him, ...
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Diri sues for peace among warring groups in Bayelsa communities
Source: Sun News Online
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