Fulani Ruga settlement: PANDEF reject Buhari govt proposal, tells Niger Delta governors what to do
The Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, has condemned the proposed Federal Government’s Ruga farm settlement across the country.
However, PANDEF’s National Secretary, Alfred Mulade in a statement accused the federal government of making the “disturbing decision unilaterally”.The statement reads: “It is capable of undermining the prevailing relative peace and security in the region. “It is quite disturbing that in a democracy, the Federal Government would unilaterally decide the establishment of Ruga settlements or cattle colonies.
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