Cross River State female Senator representing Northern senatorial district of the state in the upper legislative chamber, Senator Rose Oko on Thursday visited the crisis ridden communities of Wanikade and Wanihem in Ukelle, Yala local government area calling for lasting peace.
Oko, who decried the unfortunate incident, informed all present at the peace meeting of her motion and prayers over the incidence.
The high point of the event, witnesseed a mild drama as the clan heads of the warring communities of Wanikade and Wanihem embraced each other as a sign of the peaceful resolution to further hostilities.
While she acknowledged the efforts of Governor Ben Ayade, the police, army and the DSS, she supported the communities with funds to help them provide relief materials to the over 10,000 displaced people.
She further promised to follow up on her motion in the Senate to ensure that her prayers are met.
THE ROLL CALL:
Senator Dr Rose Oko
Chief Mrs Martina Odom (former commissioner of RAMFC)
Mr Ignatius Whim, head of local government administration
Mrs Cecilia Onah, director of general services and administration, Yala LGA
Mr Cyprian Okpofu, director of finances and supply, Yala LGA
CSP Everistus Ugwoke DPO Yala LGA
Cass U Sam DSS officer
AR Sule OC 130 brigade Ogoja
Ogamode Ogar Ipuole, paramount ruler Yala LGA
Ubiet Anthony Eji, Ujikatum clan
Ubiet Stephen Odom, Utrigom Clan
Ubiet Alexander Ebi, Ujokum Clan
Ubiet Odey Livinus, Ujiraga Clan
Ubiet Denis Ogede, Wanikum
Ubiet Stephen Ogede, Wanikade Clan
Ubiet Kerian Ulako, Wanihem
Dr Lukpata, former chairman Yala LGA
Hon Fred Okem, former vice Chairman Yala LGA
Hon Mike Usibe, former chairman Yala LGA, now DG Cross River State Mobilisation Agency
Hon Edith Ochada, former vice chairman Yala LGA
Hon Mike Igbudu, former leader of council
Mr Isaac Okpokpo, former Secretary of council
Hon Stephen Ogar, former councillor Okpoma Ward
William Anwugbe, former leader of council
Hon Vincent Egbe, public relations Officer, Yala II
Elder Ikade Raphael
Hon Agogo Ikade, former councillor Igede ward
Amongst others
