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Traditional Mediation: Using Community Leaders in Resolving Political Conflicts and Building Peace in Obrikom-Omuoku, Rivers State, Nigeria
Traditional mediation has long been a cornerstone of conflict resolution in Nigerian communities, drawing upon the cultural authority and influence of community leaders to foster reconciliation and peace. This study examines the role of traditional mediation in resolving political conflicts in Obrikom-Omuoku, Rivers State, Nigeria, a community that has faced recurring tensions and violence stemming from political rivalries, resource control disputes, and socio-economic inequalities. The research focuses on the period from 2014 to 2019, a time of heightened political unrest in the community. Th…
