Nigeria, May 20 -- The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has said the decision to ban open grazing by southern governors is unconstitutional.

Mr Malami, who spoke on Channels Television's Politics Today Programme on Wednesday, said the decision of the governors "does not align with the provisions of the Constitution, hence it does not hold water."

"It is about constitutionality within the context of the freedoms expressed in our constitution. Can you deny the rights of a Nigerian?

"For example: it is as good as saying, perhaps, maybe, the northern governors coming together to say they prohibit spare parts trading in the north.

"Does it hold water? Does it hold water for a northern governor to come and state expressl...