By Peter Duru, Makurdi
Consequent upon the imminent activation of the OPEN GRAZING PROHIBITION LAW, the three major ethnic groups in Benue state – the Tiv, Idoma and Igede – have declared support for Governor Samuel Ortom, urging him to ensure the full implementation of the newly enacted law which comes into effect by November 1, 2017.
Addressing reporters in Makurdi, President General of Mdzough U Tiv, Chief Edward Ujege, who also spoke on behalf of the Idoma National Forum and the Omi Ny’Igede, the umbrella bodies of the three tribes in state, maintained that all Benue indigenes were behind the Governor.
Chief Ujege said, “we are solidly behind Governor Samuel Ortom, our support for him is 110 percent. Come rain, come shine, we are with him.
“Come November 1, 2017, which is the date for the commencement of the implementation of the law,…
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