Eleme Group Hails Kings Philip Osaro Obele, Appolus Chu for Peace, Development Drive

Mary Nnah

The O-E’la Obor Eleme Organization has commended the leadership of the traditional institution in Eleme Kingdom for promoting peace, unity, and development across the area.

The President-General of the organization, Chief Elder Israel E. Gomba-Abbey, gave the commendation while speaking on the current state of affairs in the kingdom.

He noted that the quality of leadership provided by King Dr. Philip Osaro Obele and King Dr. Appolus Chu has laid a solid foundation for a brighter future for generations of Eleme people.

Chief Gomba-Abbey expressed satisfaction with recent peace-building efforts, particularly the renewed commitment to reconciliation between Aleto Community and Akpajo Community. He highlighted the role played by King Obele during a visit by the management of Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Limited, where he encouraged the company to restore its corporate social responsibility initiatives to Akpajo Community as one of its host communities.

It will be recalled that Akpajo Community had previously been removed from the list of host communities following a dispute with Aleto Community, which was resolved in favour of Aleto.

In a related development, the O-E’la Obor Eleme leader also praised King Appolus Chu for advancing peace, unity, and development across Nchia and the wider Eleme Kingdom. He noted that the monarch’s experience as a member of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria has positively impacted governance at the grassroots level.

Chief Gomba-Abbey further commended King Chu for investing personal resources in infrastructural development, including the creating and opening of new roads linking parts of Agbonchia and Ogale to boundary communities near Oyigbo Local Government Area.

He also lauded the revival of the ancient Eleme traditional wrestling festival and the peaceful resolution of disputes within communities, noting that these efforts have strengthened unity among the people.

The President-General pledged the continued support of the O-E’la Obor Eleme Organization and the people of Eleme Kingdom to the leadership of the traditional rulers.