Oladimeji RamonThe Midwest Movement, the pan-Edo/Delta group with members drawn from ethnic nationalities of the old Midwestern Region, on Monday, restated its opposition to the establishment of Ruga settlements in the area. The group’s rejection of the settlement is contained in a statement signed by its coordinator, Dr Pedro Obaseki. He called on the governments of the Midwestern region states of Edo and Delta to reject any proposal to cede land for the settlements. The planned aggregation in whatever guise, of the land of the 12 ethnic nationalities of the Midwest Region of Nigeria, without recourse to consultations with the traditional and bona fide owners is akin to an invasion. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

Source: Punch July 01, 2019 23:37 UTC