BIGWIGS OF THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS IN THE SOUTH-WEST BACKS THE BAN OF OPEN GRAZING.

Bigwigs of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South West have backed the ban on open grazing.

Bola Tinubu, Bisi Akande and Olusegun Osoba are among those who called for restructuring of the country and the creation of State Police in a meeting in Lagos State yesterday.

The party chieftains met to discuss topical national issues.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, amongst others were also present at the meeting.

According to reports, its governors from the Sothern Region had met a week ago in Asaba, Delta State and resolved to ban open grazing and the movement of cattle by foot in the region.

A communiqué released after the Lagos meeting yesterday said partly, they endorse the position of the Southern Governors taken at their May 11, 2021 summit in Asaba, Delta State, regarding ranching.