{"id":4227,"date":"2025-07-01T15:37:37","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/peace-restored-in-tuomo-as-burutu-council-chairman-takeme-leads-mediation-effort\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:37:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:37:37","slug":"peace-restored-in-tuomo-as-burutu-council-chairman-takeme-leads-mediation-effort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2025\/07\/01\/peace-restored-in-tuomo-as-burutu-council-chairman-takeme-leads-mediation-effort\/","title":{"rendered":"Peace Restored In Tuomo As Burutu Council Chairman, Takeme Leads Mediation Effort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Esther David <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuomo, a riverine community in Delta State\u2019s Burutu Local Government Area, is experiencing renewed calm following decisive intervention by local authorities to settle a heated leadership crisis. On Monday, Burutu LGA Chairman, Hon. Dr. Julius Takeme, led a peace delegation to the area, spearheading reconciliation discussions and reinforcing the government\u2019s commitment to long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Takeme highlighted his administration\u2019s resolve to implement Governor Sheriff Oborevwori\u2019s broader peace and security strategy for Burutu LGA. Addressing the main source of discord\u2014the controversial selection process for a new Amananawei (traditional ruler)\u2014he emphasized the need for transparent and lawful resolution to avoid further division within the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe council has zero tolerance for lawlessness or abuse of power,\u201d Dr. Takeme declared, warning against intimidation, violence, or any form of extrajudicial detention. In direct remarks to Tuomo Community Chairman Mr. Edonyaibo Morentei Warebi and the newly confirmed Amananawei, Chief Arebebe Ebiyemi, he stressed the responsibility of leadership to uphold legality and promote inclusiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLeadership should be anchored on the rule of law, not on threats or coercion,\u201d he told them, urging both leaders to unite the community and fulfill their electoral commitments. He further warned against any mishandling of the reconciliation process, assuring residents that the administration remained fully invested in protecting lives and fostering peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chairman was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included the Nigeria Police Area Commander for Burutu, ACP Redengha Timpa, whose on-the-ground presence was vital in maintaining order and preventing renewed conflict. Senior officials from the local government also joined the mission, demonstrating a coordinated approach to crisis management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his address, Dr. Takeme commended the police for their professionalism and praised ACP Timpa\u2019s continuous engagement as a key factor in defusing tensions and restoring a sense of security among residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In response, Chief Arebebe Ebiyemi delivered a vote of thanks, acknowledging the chairman\u2019s consistent intervention and pledging to work tirelessly for peace and unity. Community Chairman Mr. Warebi promised a leadership style grounded in inclusiveness and dialogue, describing this period as an opportunity to rebuild community trust and heal divisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Ebiyemi further assured the council of his readiness to collaborate with all stakeholders in promoting a more harmonious and united Tuomo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Esther David Tuomo, a riverine community in Delta State\u2019s Burutu Local Government Area, is…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[13],"tags":[1061,1062],"class_list":["post-4227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-peace-restored-in-tuomo-as-burutu-council-chairman","tag-takeme-leads-mediation-effort"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dcf4dea1-126a-4a69-9dda-3653aed9e7af-1.jpg?fit=1080%2C720&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":1709,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2022\/03\/15\/2023-let-us-return-hon-julius-pondi-to-consolidate-on-his-achievements__says-pondi-grassroots-movement-pgm\/","url_meta":{"origin":4227,"position":0},"title":"2023: “Let Us Return Hon Julius Pondi To Consolidate On His Achievements”__Says Pondi Grassroots Movement, PGM","author":"Coastal Times","date":"March 15, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Coastal News Hon. 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