Alebtong | Jimmy Okello, Assistant Resident District Commissioner (ARDC) of Alebtong, has successfully mediated a long-standing land dispute between family members in Awei sub-county.
Molly Auma and Awor Sedon were the two aunts involved in the dispute. Both were accompanied by their children, who had been fighting over a piece of land.
This dispute had been ongoing for over 6 years, with each side accusing the other of attempting to seize the land.
Molly Auma stated that the case was heard in Alebtong court in August 2024, and that the court ruled in her favour.
Unfortunately, the situation was not resolved due to family rage.
However, after a series of meetings and negotiations facilitated by Okello Jimmy and clan leaders, the two families have agreed to divide the land evenly.
“We are grateful to Mr Okello Jimmy (ARDC) for his intervention,” said Auma. “We have finally found peace and can now focus on developing our land.”
The ARDC praised the two families for reaching an amicable conclusion to their dispute.
“I am happy that we have been able to resolve this dispute without going back to court,” said Okello.
“This is a clear demonstration of the importance of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.”
The resolution of the land dispute has provided relief to the families and demonstrated the RDC’s office’s effectiveness in resolving conflicts and promoting peace and stability in the district.
By Regina Lalam Olal.
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