Grandcess-Wedabo Statutory District Superintendent Augustine Wollor has pledged to work toward resolving persistent land disputes in the district, warning that community conflicts are undermining peace and slowing development.
Superintendent Wollor said ongoing disagreements over land, particularly between communities in Wedabo-Zoloken and Trehn District, remain a major concern for his administration and have the potential to divide citizens.
Speaking to reporters, the Superintendent emphasized that his administration will not support conflicts that create division among neighboring communities.
He specifically referenced the current land dispute involving Trehn District and a community in Wedabo, urging citizens on both sides to seek common ground and resolve their differences through dialogue rather than confrontation.
“We need development, not division,” Superintendent Wollor stressed.
He called on traditional leaders, community leaders, and residents to work together to find peaceful solutions to land-related disagreements, noting that unity and stability are essential for attracting development and improving the lives of citizens.
Superintendent Wollor further urged residents to put the interests of the district above individual or community differences and to prioritize peace, dialogue, and development.
He reaffirmed his commitment to engaging communities to help prevent land disputes from escalating into broader conflicts.
In development, Authorities in Grand Cess are moving to address the growing presence of free-roaming livestock in the city, with Mayor Augustine Barslee KlahNyepan calling on residents to remove pigs, goats, and cattle from the city limits.
The Mayor said the measure is intended to improve sanitation, protect residents’ farms, and promote a healthier environment for people living in Grand Cess.
Speaking during an interview Tuesday, Mayor KlahNyepan said livestock roaming freely through the city have increasingly become a concern for residents, particularly because of damage to crops and the accumulation of animal waste around streets and residential areas.
“Once these animals are taken off the city limits, it will massively contribute to cleanliness and promote fresh air in the city for living,” the Mayor said.
He stressed that the directive is specifically targeting pigs, goats, and cattle and does not require residents to remove other commonly kept domestic animals.
“The city council is not asking people to take away chickens, dogs, ducks and cats,” Mayor KlahNyepan clarified. “We are only asking that pigs, goats and cattle be removed from Grand Cess.”
The Mayor said the city council has been appealing to livestock owners for more than two weeks, urging them to comply with the measure as part of a broader effort to improve the appearance and cleanliness of the city.
According to him, enforcement will begin, and residents who fail to comply could face sanctions.
Mayor Klah Nyepan appealed to residents to cooperate with the city authorities, emphasizing that maintaining a clean environment requires collective action.
“I am appealing to my people to do accordingly and take their animals out of the city for a good and healthy atmosphere,” he said.
He added: “Let us work together to avoid future embarrassments. A healthy city is everyone’s responsibility.”
The directive comes as Grand Cess authorities seek to promote improved sanitation and a cleaner urban environment across the city.
