Riruako cancels all Ovaherero events
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Dr Hoze Riruako, one of the claimants to the Ovaherero paramount chief position, yesterday announced that he has indefinitely cancelled all commemorative and group events regarding the Ovaherero community.
In a statement issued alongside Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) secretary Theophelus Uahongora, Riruako said the decision does not affect weddings and funerals, "which do not directly vest in the OTA".
He explained that the decision stems from a careful assessment of the current climate prevalent in the community to avoid harm or bloodshed among the Ovaherero people.
"This further serves to inform our people to be on alert and exercise restraint when attending events where threats of conflict may arise. My leaders and I undertake to revisit this decision as soon as the current tension within the community subsides," the statement read.
In a statement issued alongside Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) secretary Theophelus Uahongora, Riruako said the decision does not affect weddings and funerals, "which do not directly vest in the OTA".
He explained that the decision stems from a careful assessment of the current climate prevalent in the community to avoid harm or bloodshed among the Ovaherero people.
"This further serves to inform our people to be on alert and exercise restraint when attending events where threats of conflict may arise. My leaders and I undertake to revisit this decision as soon as the current tension within the community subsides," the statement read.
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