Udu Council Chairman Stands Firm Against Recognition of DSC Township as Community

The Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun (Hon.) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode, JP FCIA, has issued a firm declaration rejecting any attempts to recognize DSC Township as a community. This decision comes in response to a recent alleged court ruling that declared DSC Township a community. Oyibode described the move as desperate and unfounded, affirming unequivocally that he would not recognize DSC Township as a community under any circumstance.



The Udu Council Boss made this known during a courtesy visit by the President of Oruwhorun Community, Engr. John Uviejitobor, at the Council Secretariat, Otor-Udu. Oyibode explained that the settlers in DSC Township, who were originally employees of the defunct Delta Steel Company (DSC), are now trying to gain political recognition through what he called "backdoor community formation." He emphasized that the settlers cannot claim community status on lands that are traditionally not theirs.

Oyibode noted that sectors were established in the area, and nobody is disputing that. However, he stressed that when people come with money, build houses, and name the place, it doesn't translate into a community. "You can't build on someone else's ancestral land and then start making territorial claims," he emphasized.

The Council Chairman stressed the importance of respecting ancestral ownership and following due customary processes before a place can be recognized as a community. He noted that there is a clear distinction between a family and a community, and that a family cannot just evolve into a community without proper alignment with the host structure and formal recognition.

Oyibode warned that any recognition of DSC Township as a community would be invalid, even after his tenure. He emphasized that building on someone else's ancestral land and claiming territorial rights does not translate into community status. The Council Chairman's stance has sent a strong message to the settlers, who are trying to assert their claims to the land.

The President of Oruwhorun Community, Engr. John Uviejitobor, commended Oyibode for his forthrightness and firm stance in defending Udu ancestral lands. "Your boldness and clarity on this issue are commendable. Udu people are proud of your leadership," Engr. Uviejitobor said. The support from the Oruwhorun Community is a testament to Oyibode's commitment to protecting the interests of the Udu people.

The Udu Council Chairman's decision to reject recognition of DSC Township as a community is a testament to his commitment to defending the ancestral lands and traditions of the Udu people. The issue has sparked controversy, but Oyibode remains resolute in his stance. The fate of DSC Township and its settlers hangs in the balance, as the council continues to assert its authority over the disputed land. The outcome of this dispute will have far-reaching implications for the community and the state as a whole.


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