Yoruba in North want end to herdsmen-farmers crisis
THE Yoruba Council of Obas (YCOBs) in the 19 northern states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Monday advocated for “an amicable resolution” to the face-off between farmers in the South West sub-region and Fulani cattle herdsmen over water and grazing activities.
Rising from its fifth quarterly meeting in Abuja, the Council implored the Ondo State government to resolve the herdsmen-farmers’ conflict to avoid escalation to the northern parts of the country.
In a communiqué signed by the Council’s acting Chairman who is also the Mai (Oba) of Yoruba in Borno State, Alhaji Hassan Yusuf and Dr. Alani Adeyemi, Oba Yoruba Gombi, made available to newsmen in Maiduguri yesterday, it appealed to the Ondo state governor to use his wealth of experience in resolving the lingering problems between farmers and herdsmen.
“We implore the governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, to use his good offices to resolve the ongoing crisis between the Fulani cattle herdsmen and farmers in the state, amicably and quickly to avoid a spill-over effect,” the council said.
It advised non-indigenes living in the southwest and north to abide by the rules and traditions of the areas, urging them to continue to live harmoniously and peacefully with their hosts.
The council also commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what it described as his genuine efforts in addressing immediate needs of the country especially the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and other security challenges.
Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox every day of the week. Stay informed with the Guardian’s leading coverage of Nigerian and world news, business, technology and sports.
5 Comments
So, they have obas in the north. Hmm! Good accord
maybe there is a need to stop the herdsmen from going into people farms. it is time to end the nomad way of life and move to ranching.
I am also amazed that the Yoruba have Obas in the North! Unbelievable…and hearing this just after the recent Deji of Akure incident! What a world of hypocrisy and lies!!
LOL
COWARDS love to harass innocent traders who who would rather work hard than become Street beggars.
They live in other peoples’ lands, while calling for the killing of others living in their zones.
THERE ARE YORUBAS LIVING IN OTHER NIGERIAN STATES?
OH MY GOD!
The way they antagise other groups living in Lagos and Ikeja, I thought they all live in Lagos and western states
We will review and take appropriate action.