The long pending land dispute between Peletkie village and Hairiebe Khel of Ndwanglwa village under Peren district was settled through the reading of a mutual agreement on December 20 at Peren town at the residence of secretary Peren Council, Dr. Ndangkie Ndang, who is also the mediator, in the presence of the district administration.
A joint press release from Hiarwetlang and Rangcube of Peletkie village and Dr. Keciziuying Siang and Namzu Siang of Hairiebe Khel of Ndunglwa village stated that additional SP Peren, Limakum Jamir and advisor Zeme Council, Iherie Ndang, urged and appreciated both the parties, and hoped that the act will be an example that any dispute can be settled if it is in the true spirit of Christian brotherhood.
Both the parties acknowledged the efforts of various individuals, NGOs, Church leaders and particularly Dr. Ndangkie Ndang for bringing to an end of the imbroglio. It stated that the peace agreement/settlement document was signed and exchanged.
Pastor Peren Baptist Church, Rev. Suitei Ndang, offered a prayer of blessing followed by a peace feast hosted by mediator.
Earlier, the program was chaired by convenor Hairiebe Khel, Namzu; Bible reading and prayer by associate pastor Peletkie Baptist Church, Kitei Chamlak; an account of dispute settlement was presented by secretary Peren Council, Dr. Ndangkie Ndang (mediator); special song was presented by Shalom Kekie Kangbau PBC, solidarity speech were delivered by Dr. Keciziuying Siang from Hairiebe Khel of Ndunglwa village and chairman Peletkie village council, Kuleugongbe; speech and presentation of appreciation certificate by DC Peren, S. Tainiu; and a concluding speech was offered by pastor Ndunglwa Baptist Church, Izulung Ikie.