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.
