Pastors commend Governor Inuwa, moves to reconcile conflicting groups in Gombe

Pastors commend Governor Inuwa, moves to reconcile conflicting groups in Gombe

By: Our Reporter

Following last week’s clash in Gombe State which claimed about five lives and property worth millions of naira, a group of Pastors has expressed concern while praying for politicians in the state to embrace peace and move the state forward.

The Pastor who empathized with the state came from far and near to form part of the concerned citizens calling for the avoidance of such conflict in the interest of peace and development for the state.

Part of the group who Tangale Waja Pastors and stakeholders said they are making all effort to resolve and reconcile the conflict, which according to them is not in the interest of the state to allow such conflict to continue especially as 2023 is approaching.

The forum under the Chairmanship of Rev. Lewi Tuta in a joint  statement issued Saturday with the  Secretary of the forum , Rev. Zakka Danfullo Tangal Waja on behalf other  Pastors and the Forum members  issued a  communique on resolutions  reached  at the end of the  Meeting Held in Billiri  town of Billiri LGA, of Gombe State and made available to newsmen 

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“The Tangale Waja Pastors Forum (TWPF) as stakeholders in Gombe State has finally held a reconciliatory meeting with all the stakeholders and top government officials and their representatives with a view to broker peace among the conflicting individuals and communities so as to forge ahead.” Part of their communique on Saturday was revealed.

The communique also reads in part: ” Members of the group directed Rev.Lewi Tuta to inform the general public that our resolution as contained in this communique on behalf of the pastors and members of the Churches in Tangale 

Waja,

“We condemn in strong terms the crisis that took place on November 5, 2021, between  Tunfure leading to the city centre which claimed the lives of our children and destruction of assets running into millions of naira. 

“We call out loudly that every politician in Gombe should operate within his constituency and position that God has given him or her.

“We call on the esteemed Governor of Gombe State, a peace advocate and outstanding politician who has dedicated himself for the progress of Gombe State at various levels to remain focused. 

“The group also called on the security agencies to ensure that all those involved in the tragedy are brought to justice as soon as possible”.

Pastors commend Governor Inuwa, moves to reconcile conflicting groups in Gombe