Alexander Okere, BeninThe Peoples Democratic Party on Monday faulted the 90-day ban on grazing in some communities in Edo State by Governor Godwin Obaseki, describing it as insufficient to address the challenges posed by armed men. The governor also set up a special task force made up of security agencies to dislodge criminals posing as herdsmen in the communities. But the PDP noted that while the governor’s action had vindicated the opposition party’s call for an outright ban on open grazing, he (Obaseki) had only succeeded in “postponing the evil day.”The State Publicity Secretary, Chris Nehikhare, who spoke to our correspondent on the telephone, said, “This one (90-day ban) is not enough; it is just postponing the evil day. “But as usual, Governor Obaseki has not gone far enough. The law will also protect the environment from degradation and pollution caused by open rearing and grazing of livestock.

Source: Punch April 17, 2018 00:22 UTC