The Pene Da Bwatiye Development Association (PDBDA) has cautioned communities within the Numan Federation to remain calm and respect the peace accord recently signed to restore stability in the area.
In a statement jointly signed by its President, Chief James Dickson Iliya, and General Secretary, Mr. Emmanuel Pwakavi Bapatu, the association expressed concern over what it described as a “provocative and inflammatory publication” titled “Understanding Peace, Love, and Respect,” circulated by Dan Tsobo TV and shared widely across social media platforms, including a Hausa translation.
According to the PDBDA, the publication was viewed as a direct affront to constituted authorities and a potential threat to the fragile peace being rebuilt among the communities of Rigangun, Waduku, and Tsobo.
The statement recalled that a peace accord was recently signed between the Bwatiye communities of Rigangun and Waduku on one hand, and the Tsobo community on the other — a move it described as “a crucial milestone toward reconciliation and lasting peace.”
It further noted that the association had earlier intervened in the conflict on July 8, 2025, appealing for calm and dialogue. However, that plea was not heeded, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of property, and the imposition of a curfew by the Adamawa State Government.
Reaffirming its commitment to peaceful resolution through dialogue, the association condemned the recent social media posts, warning that such actions could rekindle hostilities and jeopardize ongoing peace efforts.
“Such rhetoric is an ill wind that will blow no good,” the statement read. “It risks undermining the fragile peace and reversing the progress made toward reconciliation.”
The PDBDA therefore urged the Adamawa State Government to enforce the existing peace accord, ensure full compliance by all parties, and take swift action against individuals or groups using social media to incite violence or spread misinformation.
The statement concluded with an appeal for restraint, understanding, and dialogue among all parties.
“Peace is not merely the absence of conflict,” the association emphasized, “but the active presence of justice, dialogue, and mutual respect.”