The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue State has urged the state government to enforce the anti-open grazing law in the state.
The advice was contained in a statement on Thursday by the publicity secretary of the party, Tim Nyor.
The party condemned the ongoing security crises ravaging Benue communities, noting that the challenge threatens the peace, safety, and sustainable livelihood of the people and demand decisive and immediate action by the government.
“We reaffirm our steadfast support for the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of the state as popularly enacted in 2017 as the most effective and sustainable solution to the current security challenges.
“The law is the product of rigorous consultations, extensive deliberations, and the collective will of our people, crafted to promote peace, security, and economic stability across our state as anchored by the immediate past administration.
“It is crucial to communicate clearly to the Federal Government, and especially to the President of Nigeria, that there is no vacant land in Benue State to be shared with those who seek to undermine our state and threaten our peace.
“Our land is sacred; it is an ancestral inheritance that sustains our livelihoods as a people, and we will not capitulate to external pressures or intimidation campaigns aimed at destabilizing our communities.
“We call on both the President and the Benue State Governor to exercise the necessary political will to enforce this law fully and without delay. The enforceability of the open grazing prohibition law is paramount to restoring order, safeguarding our agricultural resources, and ensuring long-term peace,” the statement partly read.
The PDP publicity secretary further observed that the PDP firmly supports the Benue State Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law as the cornerstone of the strategy to resolve the current crises.
