Choose dialogue over violence – Peter Obi tells Umuoba-Anam, Aguleri communities

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has urged the residents of Umuoba-Anam and Aguleri communities in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State to cease their hostilities and pursue peace. In a statement shared on his official X account, Obi expressed his sorrow over the recent clashes between the two communities. He cautioned that continued fighting would only result in destruction, pointing out that many Nigerians are already grappling with economic difficulties.

Obi lamented, "I am deeply pained by the reports of hostilities between the good people of Umuoba-Anam and Aguleri in Anambra East LGA of Anambra State." He emphasized that such hostilities yield nothing but destruction, especially when people are already struggling to survive. The sight of conflict exacerbating the hardship is likened to adding fuel to an already raging fire.

The presidential candidate appealed to both communities to immediately halt the hostilities and embrace peace. He stressed that no grievance, no matter how grave, is worthy of causing loss of life, destruction of homes and livelihoods, or inflicting pain on families. Obi urged the communities to opt for dialogue over violence, reconciliation over revenge, and peace over destruction. He asserted that there is always a better way to resolve differences.

In his closing remarks, Obi prayed for wisdom to be bestowed upon their leaders and peace to envelop Umuoba-Anam and Aguleri.