The National Christian Elders Forum on Friday kicked against the proposed plan by the Federal Government to set up ranches in 10 states, saying it is a ploy to grab lands for Fulani herdsmen across the country.
The association also added that it was part of what it called stealth jihad to take over land belonging to other Nigerians and give to the herdsmen who would subsequently appoint Emirs and claim ownership of the land.
Addressing a press conference in Abuja the NCEF Chairman, Solomon Asemota, SAN, admonished Nigerians to interpret the Federal Government’s decision against the history of land and land reforms in the country.
He noted that previous land reforms in the country had benefitted only the Fulani, noting that their Emirs were made the custodian of land taken from their original owners.
The Christian elders said, “The proposed ranches were meant to take land for the Fulani jihad and Nigerians should do everything within their power within the law to resist moves to take their land. Most people who supported the decision didn’t understand the plan.”