Edo govt won’t cede any land to herdsmen – Obaseki

Edo Government has said it would not cede any part of its land for grazing cattle.
In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, said the government’s position on the matter was clear and had not shifted since it insisted it would not cede its land to herdsmen.
“Our attention has been drawn to misleading and false media reports claiming that Governor Godwin Obaseki has agreed to provide grazing land for herders in the state.
“Our position on the matter of grazing land is clear and has not shifted, which is that, there is no free land for grazing in Edo State. Grazing is an economic activity just like poultry and piggery or any other agricultural enterprise. The Edo State government will not cede any land in the state for grazing. The governor has continually warned against the politicising of security issues,” he said.
Ogie said some political actors are trying to instigate the type of killings witnessed in some states in the country just because they are embittered by the heavy loss they suffered in the political space.
“Thankfully, their plans have failed because of the pre-emptive actions taken by Governor Obaseki and the security agencies.
“We condemn, in the strongest terms, the current futile efforts by these defeated politicians in the state to cause mayhem and chaos among our people.
“All peace-loving people of Edo State are enjoined to dedicate this Lenten period to pray for peace at this difficult time in the life of our dear country,” he said.