Fulani herdsmen: Gani Adams backs Fayose

– The national coordinator of the OPC, Gani Adams has described anti-grazing bill signed into law by Ekiti governor as highly commendable

– Gani Adams said the law is a good step in the right direction and should be applauded by all right-thinking people across the country

Gani Adams commends Fayose over anti-grazing bill

Following the signing of the bill titled ‘Prohibition of Cattle and other Ruminants Grazing in Ekiti, 2016’, into law on Monday, August 29, by Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, the national coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) Gani Adams has described the move as highly commendable.

Speaking with Naij.com, Mr Adams said; “Going by the wicked records of Fulani herdsmen who have turned the clean and clear rivers of their host communities in the southwest area of the country into rivers that flow with human blood, the action of Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose and the state House of Assembly to pass the anti-grazing bill in the state is highly commendable.”

Speaking further, he added that the bill, which prevents herdsmen from carrying weapons is indeed a good step in the right direction and should be applauded by all right-thinking people across the country.

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“It is no longer news that the herdsmen have been acting with impunity in communities across the southwest. They have killed, robbed and raped hapless citizens without any action taken against them by the security agencies. This seeming sense of insecurity and helplessness by the people is a dangerous trend that portends danger for the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.

“These days, not a day passes without a fresh news about the dastardly activities of these men breaking. From the killing in Enugu, to Kaduna and other parts of the country, it is the same sad story every day.

“Ekiti State has set the pace and showed us how to stop the senseless killings. I want to implore other state governors, especially in the southwest, to follow this laudable example and pass similar law that will restrict these herdsmen from their wicked and evil actions. We all must remember that cattle business is a private business with private interest.

“Therefore, it should not be made to look to enjoy any special favour by the government. The carrying and use of automatic weapons by herdsmen should be outlawed and Ekiti State has shown the way.

Also, leading the praise-singers is former aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, who believes Fayose and the people of Ekiti state have taken the right step to stop rampaging Fulani herdsmen.

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