Antagonists Of Ban On Open Grazing Want Killings To Continue – Umahi

Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi has said only those who want the
current state of insecurity and killings to persist will oppose the
recent ban on open grazing by Southern Governors.

He spoke while featuring on the regular Ministerial Press
Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the
Presidential villa, Abuja.

Asked to respond to claim by the Attorney General of the
Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami that banning open grazing in south
is like banning the sale of spare parts in the north, he said those
who hold that view misunderstand the situation.

The Governor pointed out the south has no grazing routes, noting
that allowing cows to move freely would mean trespassing on
people’s property.

He said that gave rise to crises and killings leading to
establishment of the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

While emphasisng he does not subscribe to free movement of
cattle, Umahi called for the funding on cattle ranches through the
Federation Account.

He pointed out while many northern states are ready for
ranching, the idea is being sabotaged.

Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi has said only those who want the
current state of insecurity and killings to persist will oppose the
recent ban on open grazing by Southern Governors.

He spoke while featuring on the regular Ministerial Press
Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the
Presidential villa, Abuja.

Asked to respond to claim by the Attorney General of the
Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami that banning open grazing in south
is like banning the sale of spare parts in the north, he said those
who hold that view misunderstand the situation.

The Governor pointed out the south has no grazing routes, noting
that allowing cows to move freely would mean trespassing on
people’s property.

He said that gave rise to crises and killings leading to
establishment of the Eastern Security Network (ESN).

While emphasisng he does not subscribe to free movement of
cattle, Umahi called for the funding on cattle ranches through the
Federation Account.

He pointed out while many northern states are ready for
ranching, the idea is being sabotaged.