The convener of the One Idoma Initiative, Paul Edeh, said the Benue state governor’s statement that the crisis in Agatu was caused by Chadians, Malians and Ghanaians is deceptive

Edeh said the state governor lacks knowledge of what is happening in Benue state. He also said a resolution has been reached between the Idomas and the Fulanis to implement a ceasefire

The people of Idoma through the One Idoma Initiative have called on the Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom, to desist from deceiving Nigerians on the situation in Agatu local government area in the state.


Speaking to NAIJ.com, the convener of the One Idoma Initiative, Paul Edeh, said the governor’s statement that the killings in Agatu were perpetrated by Chadians, Malians and Ghanaians and not Fulani herdsmen is deceptive.


“My response to Ortom is simple, we had a town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 24, where a communique was released to the effect to let peace reign in Agatu; and there was a directive for a ceasefire by both parties,” Edeh said.


Edeh said the directive given by a combined team of notable Idoma people and the leadership of the Myetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has so far led to a ceasefire, with the Fulani herdsmen leaving Agatu.

“Except if Ortom is saying that the people that gave the directive are also Chadians and Malians, but he should acknowledge that we have made an effort and an impact to bring a lasting end this crisis rather go about and be deceiving people that it is Chadians and Malians that have been causing the mayhem,” he added.


Edeh further added that the Benue state government has been insincere to Nigerians since the crisis erupted in Agatu.
He said: “Yes, the government is not sincere in tackling the issue of the Fulani herdsmen. Ortom should have known by now that after our town hall meeting, a directive have been given which have also been complied with.”
“And that the root causes of these crisis should be tackled headlong rather than go about beating about the bush; every right thinking person would know that there is peace now in Agatu. Is he (Ortom) now saying that between now and then that the directive was given, the Chadians have left?” Edeh asked.
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Governors who don't put the plight of their people first into consideration...

They only think of the personal ambition/political career

Hehehehe only if all d governors in 9ja would be like Willie Obiano

Our leaders are not there for us

Yeye Governor.

Politics will change u if care isn't taken, this man used to be an honest man Buh politics, chaiiii

Agatu don't burn down any fulani you hear don't pick a fight can't win

Oh well, should i say this is surprising? Obviously not, am already aware am living in a land of Zombies

Isn't that why they were given rice to change thier orientation and believe.
How can rice be used to justify such cruelty.