Delta State House of Assembly has berated security agencies in the state for frustrating the enforcement of the state’s anti-open grazing law.
This may not be unconnected with the actions of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) in summoning the officials of local governments that had begun enforcing the law.
Briefing newsmen in Asaba, deputy speaker and chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Compliance, Hon Arthur Akpowowo, accused the security agencies of sabotage, threatening that the lawmakers would not be deterred from ensuring full compliance.
He explained that the security agencies were undermining efforts by local governments to implement the law and reaffirmed the commitment of the House to ensure full compliance with the ban throughout the state.
Akpowowo emphasised that the implementation of the law is a priority for the state, warning that any local government that fails to enforce the law in 2025 will face heavy sanctions.
“The Delta State Anti-Open Grazing Law was passed and signed to address critical issues, and its enforcement must not be obstructed by any agency. We will not be intimidated or deterred from ensuring full compliance.
“The grace period for compliance has long elapsed and we expect all 25 local government councils in the state to act decisively. This House will continue to stand firm on this matter to protect the interests of Delta State and its people,” Akpowowo said.
The deputy speaker commended the local governments that have commenced the enforcement of the ban and urged others to emulate them.
