From:Ruth David ,Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar has described statements credited to Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose, asking Fulani herdsmen to leave Ekiti State in the wake of incessant clashes in some states between farmers and cattle herders suspected to be Fulanis as unbefitting of a “national leader, especially a state governor”.
This was contained in a press statement signed by his Press Secretary, Abubakar al-Sadique which said that’ the Governor’s statement is as condemnable as the crises between the farmers and herders.
The Governor, who is worried that Nigeria has not been able to find lasting solutions to such clashes that have resulted in the death of hundreds of Nigerians in different parts of the country, lamented that instead of dialoguing with all stakeholders to address the ugly trend, some leaders were resorting to making divisive public pronouncements.
“In a democracy, provisions have been made for anybody that is aggrieved with anything in the country to seek redress. Instead of resorting to making such public pronouncements, there are laid down laws to follow. On this matter, I am gladdened with efforts of both the Presidency, and the National Assembly which is conducting public hearings with a view to putting an end to such incessant and senseless killings,” he said.
The Governor then called on leaders to be mindful of their public utterances, especially on matters that bother on national unity and security.
He also stressed the need for everybody to contribute towards getting the economy to bounce back and towards making the country great again.
