Anambra Government's Position On The Demolition Of Church Building/Anglicans' Protest‏

PRESS RELEASE:

Anambra State calls for Calm over Oyolu-Oze Primary School dispute

The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to the demonstration which took place at Onitsha yesterday, August 18, 2014 over ownership of a primary school at Oyolu – Oze, Nkwelle – Ezunaka, in Oyi Local Government Area.

Government observes that the Nkwelle Ezunaka community and the Anglican Communion are locked in a dispute over the ownership of the said Oyolu – Oze Primary School.

On receipt of reports of destruction of property,His Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano in the company of the Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, visited the school site on Friday, August 17, 2014. His Excellency unequivocally condemned the wanton destruction of property by unknown persons.

Already, Governor Obiano had set up a six man committee headed by the deputy governor to investigate the contending issues and submit a report on their findings within two weeks.

Government observes that the Committee is presently only in the fourth day of its two week time frame to present a report and calls on all parties to allow peace and due process to reign.

As a democratic and law–abiding government, the administration of His 

Excellency, Chief Willie Obiano upholds the right of peaceful protests by citizens. However such protests must be within the ambit of the law.

Government wishes to assure all citizens that it is committed to promotion of justice, peace and fair play and calls on all citizens to remain calm and law abiding.

Signed

Chief Tony Onyima
Hon Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism

Anambra State