…Decision Reached at 2025 Community General Conference

….Stakeholders Call for Calm and Unity

By Chancel Bomadi Sunday

BURUTU — Leaders of Ojobo community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State have clarified concerns surrounding the tenure of the community’s leadership, confirming that the community chairman, traditional ruler (Amanana-Owei), and youth president were elected to serve two-year terms.

The clarification follows recent disagreements within the community over the length of the chairman’s tenure. The issue, which drew public attention last week, prompted discussions among residents and stakeholders.

During a visit to the community over the weekend, leaders across its governing structures explained that the two-year tenure arrangement was formally approved at the Ojobo Community General Conference held in 2025, the community’s highest decision-making forum.

The immediate past community chairman, Mr Tissa Tou Angele, said the tenure extension was adopted after deliberations aimed at strengthening leadership continuity and improving administrative effectiveness.

According to him, the decision was taken collectively at the General Conference and approved by the community, with the understanding that it would take effect from the succeeding administration.

“The resolution to adopt a two-year tenure was reached at the General Conference, which represents the collective will of the community,” Angele said. “The objective was to allow leaders sufficient time to implement programmes and engage effectively with external partners.”

He added that the decision was documented and reflected in the leadership transition process.

The oldest man in the community, Pa Feyenaghan Ayeigha, appealed for calm and mutual understanding, urging residents to respect established community processes.

“My concern is for peace and unity,” Pa Ayeigha said. “Decisions taken at the General Conference are meant to guide the community, and I encourage everyone to support peaceful coexistence.”

The Amanana-Owei of Ojobo community, Chief Sunday Cupson, also affirmed that the current leadership was inaugurated in line with the two-year tenure framework approved by the General Conference.

He stated that the leadership has continued to operate within the bounds of community regulations and remains focused on promoting harmony and development.

“Our responsibility is to serve the people in accordance with the decisions reached collectively,” Chief Cupson said. “We remain committed to unity, stability and progress.”

Community Vice Chairman, Mr Doutimiariye Pullah, noted that the tenure structure was designed to enhance administrative stability and enable leaders to concentrate on development priorities.

Similarly, the Youth President, Comrade Benatei Peremobowei Andrew, called on youths in the community to maintain calm, stressing that the decision was taken with the broader interest of Ojobo community in mind.

He disclosed that discussions were ongoing among stakeholders to ensure the matter is resolved amicably.

The community chairman, Prince Doubra Baro, declined to comment extensively but stated that resolutions reached at the Community General Conference take precedence in guiding community affairs. He also reiterated his commitment to pursuing development initiatives, including efforts toward restoring electricity supply to Ojobo and surrounding communities.

Community leaders collectively urged residents to remain peaceful and to rely on established dialogue mechanisms for addressing concerns.