Former Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Ebonyi State, Egede Lawrence, has called on residents to make greater use of the Federal Public Complaints Commission (PCC) in the state as a reliable channel for resolving disputes and civil grievances.
Drawing from his past experience handling numerous community conflicts during his tenure, Lawrence highlighted the strategic partnership that once existed between Ohanaeze and the PCC in addressing sensitive issues ranging from land disputes to public service complaints.
“We were getting reports daily—from markets, town unions, royal palaces, and even government offices,” he said. “When matters became too complex or delicate, we turned to the PCC for professional intervention, and many of those cases were peacefully resolved.”
Lawrence emphasized that the Commission helped ease the pressure on police stations and courts by offering timely, non-violent solutions to both public and private conflicts. He described it as a "quiet but powerful" tool for social harmony.
He stressed the importance of knowing the right places to seek redress, especially as communities face rising tensions due to unresolved issues. According to him, the existence of the PCC in Ebonyi State should not be ignored.
“This is a call to action,” he said. “Let people know that there’s a functioning Public Complaints Commission in Ebonyi. It’s time we reduce unnecessary burdens on the justice system by using the tools already available to us.”
Lawrence concluded by encouraging civic groups, traditional leaders, and local councils to work more closely with the PCC to ensure peace and justice across the state.
