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Obi Ajudua Congratulates Ibusa Over Reported Court Ruling in Ogwashi-Uku Land Dispute

 Obi Ajudua Congratulates Ibusa Over Reported Court Ruling in Ogwashi-Uku Land Dispute



By Emeka Esogbue


Founder of Vebron Carre Inc., Obi Dr. Henry Chukwuma Ajudua, has congratulated the Ibusa community following a reported ruling delivered on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, by the Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba in the longstanding land dispute between Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku communities in Delta State.


In a brief statement published on major Ibusa social media platforms, Ajudua described the reported ruling as a well-deserved victory for Ibusa after years of litigation.


"Congratulations to Ibusa. This is a victory well deserved after all the years of several court cases," he said.


"We hope that this will be the end of it," the philanthropist added.


The dispute centres on the boundary between Ibusa and Ogwashi-Uku, including competing claims relating to Ubu Stream and the Oboshi River. The matter has a lengthy legal history, with earlier litigation between the communities reaching the Supreme Court.


In March 2026, the dispute attracted renewed attention when members of the Ibusa community called for the enforcement of what they described as an existing Supreme Court judgment. Representatives of Ogwashi-Uku, however, disputed their interpretation, maintaining that the current boundary dispute remained before the High Court.


The latest reported ruling has since generated reactions within both communities, with sections of the Ibusa community interpreting the development as a victory in their longstanding legal struggle.


However, the Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku has disputed claims that the ruling represents a decisive victory for Ibusa.


According to a report published by Fresh Angle, the palace maintained that the ruling did not constitute a final determination of the boundary dispute and indicated its intention to challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.


Meanwhile, news of the ruling reportedly triggered jubilation among residents of Ibusa, with community members expressing excitement and discussing the implications of the court's decision.


The court also reportedly awarded a fine of ₦300,000 against the Ogwashi-Uku community.


The full implications of the ruling, particularly its effect on the disputed boundary and the parties' respective legal positions, will depend on the precise terms of the court's orders and any subsequent appeal.

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