* Says banning centuries-old means of survival is like bringing Fulani clan into extinction

* We’re open for discussions on how they can do ranches – Afenifere

By Dapo Akinrefon

The Association of Fulani Chiefs of South West Nigeria and Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, have faulted the proposed ban on cattle rearers by Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, saying it is in violation of 1999 Constitution which protects free movement of people and livestock.

Addressing a press conference in Lagos, the chairman, Association of South West Fulani Chiefs, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado also frowned at the recent kidnapping and release of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae.

Recall that Afenifere had warned all Fulani herdsmen to stay away from Yoruba land henceforth or face dare consequences.

A communique issued by Yinka Odumakin accused the Fulani herdsmen who abducted Chief Falae of carrying out vengeance mission.

The Communique read by Odumakin said “We demand that nomadic cattle rearing should be stopped in every state of Yoruba land. We believe now that after what has happened to chief Falae, people would not tolerate such thing in any part of Yoruba land. So while we await the arrest of the criminals, the cattle rearing should be stop in Yoruba land.”

Condemning the activities of kidnappers in the zone, Bambado, who is the Sarkin Fulanin Lagos, said “much as we, as a group condemn in its entirety, the criminal act of kidnapping of anybody or individual for ransom, there is need for us to be cautious in taking rash decisions and making unwarranted statements that could cause socio-cultural or socio-political disorder in our country Nigeria at this very critical period.”

While he faulted the banning of cattle rearers in the South West, the Fulani leader said “such calls (banning of cattle rearing or movement in Southwest Nigeria) is not in the best interest of anybody be it Yoruba, Fulani or any tribe whatsoever and as such, we must be seen to be equal partners in this project Nigeria.”

In addition, he lamented the activities of Fulani herdsmen, who engage in the wanton destruction of farmlands across the country characterised by the movement of cattles across the length and breadth of Nigeria, saying “we are working round the clock to look for ways to resolve the issues for good.”

He, however, appealed to Afenifere leaders to co-operate and work with “us so that we can have a lasting solution to the perennial clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria. Nomadic grazing and cattle rearing is a prominent and permanent socio-cultural and socio-economic means of survival of a Fulani man. To stop this cultural trait and means of survival of centuries old is like bringing the Fulani clan into extinction.”

“Need we remind our brothers (Afenifere), the African Union and ECOWAS charter that gives people and animals particularly live stocks free movement within and across international borders of West African states. Such calls and actions is in obligation regarding the free movement of persons and animal. Banning the movement of cattle and persons in Nigeria, also violates the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on freedom of movement of people and livestock, it also amoutt to ethnic profiling of the nomadic Fulani,” he added.

We’re open for discussions—Afenifere

But in a swift reaction, Afenifere said it was open to discussions with the Fulani leaders on ways to ensure harmonious co-existence in the South West.

Its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yinka Odumakin said “We acknowlege the appreciation of the wrongs the herdsmen have done to their hosts and the promise to find solution to the problem. We, hoewever, reject their quoting international treaties to justify the right of cows to graze freely as if they are citizens who have gumption to know how to distinguish between grass and crops that the owners of the land sweated for. Are there treaties that say they should rob, kidnap and rape women?

In addition, he said, “we are ready to talk with them on how to do ranches and ensure harmonious co-existence but we have had enough of normadic activities that have led to these clashes over the years. If they insisted that nomadic grazing is the way of life for the Fulani, which is now putting our own people in harm’s way, the north has the biggest land mass in Nigeria which should serve them well.”

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Nomadic farming should be banned. That is stone age lifestyle.

If you must graze the animals, don't do it on another person's property.

Nigeria is a cursed land.
Divide the shit hole now

Then put them to order, what are you there chiefs for when you can't control your demons

If the keep killing innocent people in the name of revenge,the best tin is to banned them,am a fulani guy bt after my luv amaka were luv me against her papa wish na my country first b4 anytin.

well, killing innocent Nigerians, a violation of the 1999 constitution.

Yoruba's are in trouble, with this oba akiolu will soon b kidnapped.

In civilised societies, normadic movement of livestocks is never practised, rather ranching is the order of the day with as many as 1000 hectars of land,grazing and water rights.

Nigeria is blessed with vast expanse of fertile land, we should do thesame

Instead of allowing armed fulanis to wreck wanton destruction on their host communities

Slave-Master Relationship

Free movement not free loitering, Raping and killing.
Everyone is free to move around but no one is free to intrude into other citizens lives and cause harm and damage ti them and their properties
afterall its also in the constitution that all law abiding citizens have a right to security and safety.

But killing of farmers and other peasants is no violating 1999-Abacha doctored Constitution??

Fulanis Must leave Our territory!!

jmoore:
Nomadic farming should be banned. That is stone age lifestyle.

If you must graze the animals, don't do it on another person's property.

You only made sense in the 2nd part.

divide Nigeria now and see real development .




if doubt it put it in experiment and see the over whelming result of transformation .


divided NIGERIA is the solution .


BIAFRA is the answer , AREWA republic will develop real fast like at least Pakistan , odua nation will follow church of England

and all divided nation will compete for development .huge trade partners and high human development with respect and dignity .


divide Nigeria now help break the british curse on AFRICA

If they ban them because some few of them are criminals, then south easterners should be banned from leaving this country since some of them are drug traffickers

Den we can all agree that this constitution was done to favor the hausa and fulanis only... Becos no tribe seems happy abt this normadic nature of fulani causing commotion nd disaster...

The constitution needs serious review

Did the constitution tell them to carry rifles? Did it authorize them to destroy other people's crops and rape their women?

Thunder fire all their chiefs.

Yoruba man will never allow that, they always support Hausa in everything whether good or bad, the constitution was drafted by the military to favour the north, it cannot be change because of Yoruba support for evil

lincolnj88:
Den we can all agree that this constitution was done to favor the hausa and fulanis only... Becos no tribe seems happy abt this normadic nature of fulani causing commotion nd disaster...

The constitution needs serious review

Rubbish!
Illiterates suddenly claiming to know what is in the constitution. Just look at the lame and ridiculous reasons he's spitting for not being in support of banning nomadic cattle rearing. So, it isn't contrary to the same constitution to kill innocent farmers, and destroy their means of livelihood?

These people are extremely backward. Which is why any form of change or advancement scares them shitless.
If there is going to be any compromise, the resolve that every herder must build a cattle ranch, and no single cattle should be sighted outside of these ranch MUST be non-negotiable.

In fact, permitting them to stay anywhere is putting the host community at risk. Ask the indigenous people of Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa and Benue states. Death and destruction trails every movement they make.

daniska3yaro:
If the keep kill innocent people in the name of revenge the best tin is to banned it abeg,am a fulani guy bt after my luv amaka were luv me against her papa wish na my country first b4 anytin.

Your use of english shows ,u are truly a fulani man

abduljabbar4:
If they ban them because some few of them are criminals, then south easterners should be banned from leaving this country since some of them are drug traffickers

Basstard camel. Don't bring Igbos into this matter, this is between fulani/demons herdsmen and Yoruba/Afenifere. Must you fools drag Igbo into everything?

SovietBomber:


Basstard camel. Don't bring Igbos into this matter, this is between fulani/demons herdsmen and Yoruba/Afenifere. Must you fools drag Igbo into everything?

You are a satanic idi0t with nothing but stupidity upstairs.

How Yorubas wan ban pple's centuries - old means of survival. Yorubas should be careful as any violent act will see installation of 3 more Emirs in swest.

PedroJP:
How Yorubas wan ban pple's centuries - old means of survival. Yorubas should be careful as any violent act will see installation of 3 more Emirs in swest.

What is century-old means of survival that has a modern substitute?

What is century-old means of survival that is clashing with other people's means of survival?

Banning of herding in Nigeria is only a matter of time. Just watch.

Btw, our constitution protects freedom of movement of citizens, not citizens and cattle. What warped logic. Chisos! See audacity

Where's the Oba of Lagoon when you need him most?