The Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Ekemejewan Sideso, Abe 1, JP. OON has rejected a request by the Ohaneaze, Delta South, Central to be allowed to build Ohanaeze House/Business Centre in the Effurun GRA, close to his palace saying it could pose a security challenge to the area.
Abe 1 who spoke when Ohanaeze delegation led by its President-General, Chief Chiedu Idama paid a courtesy call on him also advised traditional/ethnic leaders to avoid doing anything that could result in conflict with their host community urging them to take all traditional ceremonies to their various kingdoms.
He stressed that he was not against people from other parts of the country buying property in Uvwie Kingdom as most of his neighbours were from other parts of the country but it would be disrespectful for them not to consider the traditional and cultural sensibilities of their host community
The Uvwie Monarch said his first son’s wife is from Abia state, so it would be wrong to interpret his advice negatively, saying it was his desire to sustain the peace in his kingdom and expect residents to cooperative with him to avoid in unnecessary crisis
Abe 1 stressed that he expected people who have lived in Uvwie for several years due to its enabling business environment to partner with him and the government to develop the community as it is only a peaceful community with solid infrastructure that would grow their businesses
He said he was surprised that his unflinching desire for peace, harmony and co-existence in Uvwie Kingdom was misinterpreted by the Ohanaeze leadership and the issue was reported to the Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as well as his traditional ruler friend
He advised to them to seek for alternative area in Uvwie to develop the Ohanaeze House/Business Centre such as their property off refinery road, which also was in a serene location.
Earlier, the Ohanaeze Delta Central President, Chief Chiedu Idama pledged his loyalty to HRM Emmanuel Sideso promising not to do anything to undermine his authority or threaten the peace in the Kingdom
