Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday warned that the killings allegedly by herdsmen should not be politicised.

He said a political interpretation could ignite unprecedented crises.

Osinbajo cautioned that under no condition should Nigerians allow anyone to create a religious crisis.

Osinbajo sounded the warning during an inter-denominational church service to mark the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration at the National Christian Centre in Abuja.


The vice president said due to the prevailing circumstance regarding the violence and loss of lives in parts of the country, President Buhari had ordered the police and the armed forces to deal decisively with the situation and ensure that the perpetrators were found and punished.

He recalled that it was the politicisation of Boko Haram at the early stage of the group that gave rise to its heinous activities, and enjoined Nigerians not to fall into another trap regarding the problems associated with herdsmen.

Osinbajo said: “We must recognise that as dangerous and as deadly and heartless as these killings are, there is also the danger of our allowing politics to play a part as this could lead to what we sometimes say “pour petrol into an already burning fire.”

“We must not permit the politicisation of this tragedy. One of the reasons why for years Boko Haram thrived, was because of the politicisation of the insurgency.

“There were those who are planning to benefit politically from the tragedy and they painted the opposition then as the perpetrator.”

The Vice President continued: “Again, we see some today who want to benefit politically from the killing of women and children in Adamawa, Benue, Jos and several other places stoking the embers of ethnicity and religion.


“By their hate speeches, they want to fix the criminal acts of the few individuals on who thrives and hold people and they would want to create a religious crisis if they are allowed.

“Our obligation is to stop them from playing dangerous politics that could threaten our unity and stability just as we continue to enforce the peace in the troubled areas.”

Vice President lauded the commitment and dedication of Nigerian military personnel to service, particularly the fallen heroes, stating that save for their efforts, Nigerians would not have been enjoying the peace.

Osinbajo said: “I am especially honoured to be here today to join family and friends of our departed heroes to mark this day when we remember the incredible sacrifices that they made to fill the vacuum.

“We have seen in the past few years how this rights have been challenged by the mindless extremism of the Boko Haram in the North East and how again our gallant military, the police and even the civilian population have risen jointly to rout these criminal combatants and restore peace to most communities in that zone.

“We have also seen even recently the killings that have resulted from the attacks of herdsmen and farmers and communities and also where farmers and communities have attacked herdsmen.”

“The president has also in almost daily meetings and strategic sessions with relevant security and law enforcement agencies work to find lasting and enduring solution to this issues,” he added.

In his sermon, Bishop of Jos Diocese Anglican Communion, Bishop Benjamin Kwashi, who represented Primate Anglican Communion, Archbishop Nicholas Oko, noted that the Armed Forces remained the only institution of hope of Nigerians.

According to him, the Nigerian military personnel laid down their lives against the Boko Haram terrorists ,against Fulani herdsmen, against kidnappers, against men and perhaps women who do not wish the country well.

He urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace, unity and progress of the country, he regretted that many of the nation’s military personnel have died in line of duties in their commitment to keep the nation peaceful and safe for the citizenry.

http://www.akelicious.com/2018/01/dont-politicise-herdsmens-killings-says.html

Sighhhhhhhhhhh....

Politics!

This isue of herdsmen is too much ooh

This man is not a real pastor, for him to be saying this, instead of condemning the acts of these herdsmen. Its a shame

Honestly speaking there's a truth about these herdsmen which Nigerians are yet to be told, look at our VP's comment, is this what he will tell families who have lost their loved ones? And coming from a govt that is supposed to protect them.
I saw how this government sent troops to Nnamdi Kanu's house, shot armless civilians, rushed and proscribed IPOB, even though the group is yet to record any killings, but here we are faced with a dangerous group that kills on per second basis, and this is what our VP has to say, a "pastor" at that. To them it's all about power and staying politically relevant, Nigerians wise up.
God help us in this country.

He knows quite well they are treating the situation with kid gloves thus the emboldening of the killers.

bugidon:
This man is not a real pastor, for him to be saying this, instead of condemning the acts of these herdsmen. Its a shame

I wanted to call him a midget or something worse but I realize I don't give out names to toxic brain elders

Is it not members of your government that are politicising it by accusing the opposition party of being responsible.

Especially that Lauretta lady who 50 naira condom would have helped the world from knowing

this APC government never fails to amuse me

He didn't condemn the perpetrators,oohh ye slaves of North for how long will you continue to sell ur conscience

Typical of apc and their leadder who are fond of plenty/big talk which means nothing.
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bugidon:
This man is not a real pastor, for him to be saying this, instead of condemning the acts of these herdsmen. Its a shame

Condemning is different from Politicising.

And here comes the so called pastor.

Shame.

Look at the nonsense statement coming from Osinbajo....

Well he is a spare tyre,he has got little or no choice,except that we live in a part of the world where irrespective of our religion or education,ass-licking is golden.

Osinbajo,can you tell the families who lost loved ones the rubbish you just vomitted?But the country was shut down for 'Yusuf Walker' recently.

Look at him,he cannot even mention the name of the perpetrators,herdsmen. He couldn't even condemn it vehemently.
Osinbajo,if your child were to be murdered like that woman in Abuja or by fulani herdsmen would you remind the clock like you are doing now?
God is indeed merciful. I really doubt if this man can walk out of this administration with his morality intact.
A day of reckoning is coming,you all should continue.


You can believe in whatsoever you like, but the truth remains the truth, no matter how sweet the lie may taste.(M.B.J)

Don't waste your time Osinbajo. It has already been fully politicised.

For instance, one PDP fool that was caught lying about the tragedy recently on facebook. Dude took a picture of an event that happened EIGHT YEARS AGO in JOS and said they were LIVE PICTURES OF MASS BURIAL of those who died in the tragedy.

Excuse me Mr vice president. What we need most now is action not talk.
People are dying daily. Some kinda python dance on this herds men are needed

what's this fake midget pastor saying?

I give up on Nigeria

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omenkaLives:
Don't waste your time Osinbajo. It has already been fully politicised.

For instance, one PDP fool that was caught lying about the tragedy recently on facebook. Dude took a picture of an event that happened EIGHT YEARS AGO in JOS and said they were LIVE PICTURES OF MASS BURIAL of those who died in the tragedy.

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what of you?
you always support fulani herdsmen against your people just because Buhari is a fulani man (Buhari the man you worship)
is that not politicising?
hypocrite!

It was politics of boko haram that brought buhari to power

So others are using it also

Sir we want solutions not blaming us

omenkaLives:
Don't waste your time Osinbajo. It has already been fully politicised.

For instance, one PDP fool that was caught lying about the tragedy recently on facebook. Dude took a picture of an event that happened EIGHT YEARS AGO in JOS and said they were LIVE PICTURES OF MASS BURIAL of those who died in the tragedy.

This was how you guys politicize boko haram 2015

Smell the coffee

We want solutions

We know the problem we want solution

Profesor wa no sabi talk This man need fundermental Wisdom so that he can wise up

so this professor of law is this .....

Abi na Asorock winch don tie him brain.

Osibanjo shld allow us to hear what.

WITH D WAY DIS MAN IS TALKING, AM BEGINNING TO WONDER WHO MADE HIM A PASTOR

Don't mind idiotic pigs of Biafra

clarocuzioo:
Honestly speaking there's a truth about these herdsmen which Nigerians are yet to be told, look at our VP's comment, is this what he will tell families who have lost their loved ones? And coming from a govt that is supposed to protect them.
I saw how this government sent troops to Nnamdi Kanu's house, shot armless civilians, rushed and proscribed IPOB, even though the group is yet to record any killings, but here we are faced with a dangerous group that kills on per second basis, and this is what our VP has to say, a "pastor" at that. To them it's all about power and staying politically relevant, Nigerians wise up.
God help us in this country.

what is your idiotic pigs of Biafra leader selling any goods and rendering any services in Nigeria?
What you are saying now, is that the government should also proscribe cow meat.
Because you cannot identify the criminal elements among the good herdsmen.
In another case boycott cow meat.
Idiotic pigs of Biafra are terrorist like boko haram, that is why both were proscribed, they don't produced goods or rendering of services.