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Miyetti Allah Reacts To Rejection Of Ranches By South-East Governors
South-East Governors who during the week rejected the creation of ranches in their state, has seen the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria described the move as shocking and lack of discretion.
Alhaji Gidado Siddiki, the South-East leader of the group, made this known during a press statement in Awka, Anambra State on Wednesday.
Siddiki, stated that the move was least expected from the Igbo who he described as “the major bonding elements among the people of Nigeria.”
He added, “It was surprising to us considering the cordial relationship that had existed in the zone between us and the state governments.”
Siddiki said Miyetti Allah had never failed to appreciate the commitment of the host governors in ensuring the safety of his members.
ORIENTAL TIMES had earlier reported that the South-East Governors’ Forum during their meeting on Sunday agreed not to allow ranching in their zone.
But Siddiki in his statement said the governors’ decision did not show exemplary leadership.
He said,”It is our candid view that the South-East whose citizens are the major bonding elements among the people of Nigeria would provide exemplary leadership in accommodating other Nigerians in their midst.
“It is evident that our organisation’s advocacy for peaceful coexistence among indigenous farmers and herdsmen is increasingly making successes in the South-East.
“This explains our surprise at the latest stand of the governors which would not only frustrate our people from carrying out our legitimate livestock rearing business in this part but might be suggestive of a kind of suspicion that might undermine the mutuality of the claim of brotherhood.
“We are mindful of the various negotiations and consultations still going on in respect of the contentious issues of ranching, colonies and grazing areas across the country, we are hopeful that these issues are considered dispassionately in the interest of Nigeria and the generality of its citizens.
Ngorom Peterside
July 13, 2018 at 9:47 pm
Igbos are not related to the Awusas and the Fulanis and will never be related to them in this world or in the world to come.
Anonymous
July 13, 2018 at 10:24 am
I still wonder why many don’t want to ban cow meat by now,what is cow for?, because of the demands that’s why those criminals still terrorized many States especially in the East
Anonymous
July 13, 2018 at 10:05 am
They have enough land
Besides na their papa land?
Criminals
Anonymous
July 13, 2018 at 8:56 am
Go to your land, simple
Anonymous
July 13, 2018 at 3:59 am
Mad criminal. Th mad cow is talking about brotherhood. With who?
Anonymous
July 13, 2018 at 3:46 am
Is it by fire by force to come and occupy another man’s land?. Igbos hold your ground. The Federal government should donate land for them in Katsina. If we want cow, we will come and buy from them.
Anonymous
July 12, 2018 at 10:41 pm
IS IT BY FORCE TO GIVE OUT LAND FOR RANCHING? I don’t understand
Anonymous
July 12, 2018 at 10:22 pm
MiYeti Allah should report the case to unholy profet Mohammed the rapist
Anonymous
July 12, 2018 at 7:45 pm
What d de expect before?
Anonymous
July 12, 2018 at 6:34 pm
Na una land?
Anonymous
July 12, 2018 at 12:02 pm
Let them rear their cattle in their states they have enough land there what kind of devlish govt and tribe is this bikonu we don’t have land to give out in the south east QED
Anonymous
July 12, 2018 at 11:58 am
Is good to reject animals and killers,