Benue State Governor Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia calls for restraint after the Federal Government proposes pilot ranches in Benue and other states. In statements reported by multiple outlets, Alia says he will not take decisions that go against the interests of Benue people and urges residents to allow time for careful consideration rather than rushing to politicise the issue through public gatherings.
Vanguard reports that the proposal also triggers political pressure within the state, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demanding greater clarity from Alia, including a public declaration of whether his administration accepts or rejects the plan. Other coverage emphasizes Alia’s message of patience and consultation, describing his position as guided by collective stakeholder interests. The outlets converge on the existence of the proposed federal ranching scheme, Alia’s call for calm, and the emerging calls for clearer commitment from opposition voices in Benue, even as the specific details of the programme are not fully described in the reports.
