FG’s ranches: Alia seeks caution as Benue PDP demands clarity

By Peter Duru, MakurdiA fresh controversy has erupted in Benue State over the Federal Government’s proposed pilot ranching scheme, with Governor Hyacinth Alia urging restraint and careful consideration, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged him to publicly declare whether his administration accepts or rejects the plan.The opposing positions emerged in separate statements by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and PDP State Publicity Secretary, Mr