Ebonyi people have no land for ranching - Umahi tells Buhari

Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi has sent a shocking message to President Muhammadu Buhari that his people have no land available to the Fulanis for cattle ranching.

Dave Umahi is a known member and supporter of the All Progressives Congress and many may expect him to support the move of the president. However, he countered the president on open grazing.

Governor Umahi stated this while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Monday, June 14.

In a publication cited on legit.ng, PM news reported that Umahi indicated that he is standing by his people's decision as he is a servant serving his state.

“This is not about the governors, it is about the people, so, whatever position the people take in this regard, that is what will happen. There is no land in this regard that is not owned by individuals, corporate bodies.

“So, this is beyond governors and that is the truth. People calling governors are making a very grievous mistake. Even if I say as a governor in southeast, I want people from this village, I want you to donate this land, the question is: will they allow it?" he said.