Indigenes of Amakor village in Nanka, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State have voiced concerns over the detrimental impact of erosion in their community due to sand mining activities.
Leaders of the village, represented by the Amakor Njikoka Development Union, issued a press release, attributing the erosion issue to the actions of the traditional ruler and president-general of Nanka community, Igwe Godwin Ezilo and Rev. Can. Ifeanyi Ezike, respectively.
This outcry follows the ban on sand excavation in the community by Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, months ago.
The community alleged that the sand mining, led by the traditional ruler, exacerbates their environmental challenges and highlights a history of marginalization by Nanka community leaders.
They recounted efforts to prevent illegal mining, including installing a gate, which was dismantled, granting unrestricted access to sand miners.
They claimed that attempts to undermine their leadership and circumvent traditional practices, such as the selection of the community’s prime minister, further fuel their grievances.
Seeking intervention, they appealled to Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo to establish an independent inquiry to address their concerns and uphold justice.
In his response, the President General, Mr. Ifeanyi Ezeike, refuted the allegations, suggesting the involvement of individuals from neighboring Oko community in the illegal sand mining activities. He dismissed accusations against himself and the monarch as politically motivated.
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