Ruga:PANDEF Rejects Planned Land Annexation For Cattle Colonies In N’Delta
LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Pan-Niger Delta Forum has rejected the planned annexation of land in states for cattle colonies by the Federal Government, stating that it would precipitate crisis and insecurity in the country.
It condemned the initiative, insisting that the Niger Delta region would not allocate land for the venture.
The forum in a statement in Abuja on Thursday by its National Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mulade, said it was disturbing that the FG could unilaterally decide to establish cattle colonies in states.
PANDEF argued that by the Land Use Act, enacted in 1978, the power to allocate land in a state was vested in the governor, stressing that the idea of cattle colony was a disrespect to the rule of law.
The forum stated, “This disrespect to the rule of law with impunity and authoritarianism neither fits into the practice of democracy, nor supports Mr. President’s recent recommendation of true federalism for Nigeria.
“In fact, along with the re-submission of the Inland Waterways Bill and the approval of a radio frequency for establishment of radio stations for herdsmen by the Federal Government, there is only one inescapable conclusion, and that is, Nigeria is towing a catastrophic destiny.”
Mulade asked the governors of Niger Delta states to collectively reject the programme which he noted was capable of undermining the peace and security in the region.
The PANDEF scribe further described those behind the idea as enemies of the country, insisting that the planned settlement could worsen the security situation in the country.
“We call on the Federal Government to jettison its plan as it is an invitation to chaos, and a prelude towards the islamisation of this country, which PANDEF is determined to resist, with all vehemence,” the statement added.
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