Omadino Community Protests Land Grabbing, Seeks Government Intervention

Falmata Ibrahim 

Some indigenes of Omadino Community in  protest against land grabbing 

The Omadino Community in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State is embroiled in a heated controversy over alleged land grabbing by the Metete family. 

To express their grievances, community members staged a protest, urging the Delta State Government and the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, to intervene in the matter.

The protest was sparked by claims that Mrs. Mojirin Metete and her family have been illicitly selling community land, prompting concerns about the potential breakdown of law and order in the community. 

The protesters, carrying leaves and chanting "we nor go gree oo we nor gree," demanded action from the authorities to address the issue.

The Chief Priest of Omadino Community, Mr. Rowland Yomere, highlighted the need for government intervention to prevent further escalation of the situation. He noted that the emergence of the Olu of Warri brought peace to the community, but the Metete family's actions threaten to disrupt this harmony.

Mr. Omajuwa Clinton, a member of the Omadino Elders Council, condemned the Metete family's alleged land grabbing, stating that the community does not belong to any individual or family. 

He emphasized that the era of individual illegal sales is over, following the ascension of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR

Madam Grace Yomere, the community Women Leader, corroborated the claims, emphasizing that Omadino land is communal property. 

She stressed that anyone seeking land should approach the community elders, who have the authority to allocate land as deemed fit.

Other protesters, including Madam Patience Mene, echoed the call for an end to land grabbing, asserting that enough is enough. 

However, the Metete family responded by stating that the matter is already in court, and the judicial system should decide the outcome.

The Omadino Community is seeking the intervention of the Delta State Government and the Olu of Warri to resolve the land grabbing issue. 

The community leaders and members are urging the authorities to take decisive action to protect the community's interests and maintain peace in the area.