The Delta State House of Assembly has criticized security agencies in the state for their lack of support in enforcing the state’s anti-open grazing law.
Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the House Committee on Legislative Compliance, Arthur Akpowowo, accused the agencies of sabotage.
Akpowowo 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.
Briefing newsmen in Asaba, Akpowowo condemned the actions of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) in summoning the officials of local government that had began enforcing the law.
He descry, emphasizing that the implementation of the law is a priority for the state.
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“It is unacceptable that certain security agencies are questioning the enforcement efforts of local councils. 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,” Akpowowo stated.
The deputy speaker commended the local governments that have commenced the enforcement of the law for taking proactive steps to enforce the law and urged others to emulate them.
He warned that any local government that fails to enforce the law in 2025 will face heavy sanctions.
“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,” he added.
