The Benue State government has
reacted to a recent statement credited to Garus Gololo of Miyetti Allah Cattle
Breeders’ Association demanding the resignation of Senate President, Bukola
Saraki.
The state government wondered why
a mere breeders’ association could call for the resignation of the number three
man of the nation when it was not a political party.
Tever Akase, Chief Press
Secretary to the Governor, said it was strange that many hours after such
inciting comments, the man who spoke on behalf of the group had not been
invited by security operatives for questioning.
Akase described the association’s
claim to evict Saraki if he fails to resign an as insult to democracy.
He said, “It is becoming clear by
the day that Miyetti Allah groups have not only assumed the position of the
ruling party but are also influential to decisions of governance in this
country.
“What constitutional right does
the group have to spew invectives on the person and office of the Senate
President without being arrested? Are security agencies sending a signal to
Nigerians that Miyetti Allah groups are above the law and therefore untouchable?
“This is not the first time that
Miyetti Allah associations have made inflammatory statements. The other time,
the groups held press conferences and threatened to unleash terror on
Benuepeople. They made real their threats and came out to claim responsibility
for the killing of over 500 innocent Benuepeople between January and this
month. They followed their gory act with threats of more bloodshed in Benue
till the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law is suspended.
“The Benue State Government wrote
several petitions alerting the country’s security chiefs. Yet, nothing was done
and to this day, no Miyetti Allah leader has been invited by security agencies
for interrogation.
“The boldness and authoritative
tone with which leaders of Miyetti Allah associations speak on affairs of the
nation leave us wondering if the speculation is true, that they plan to turn
Nigeria to a Cow Republic.
“Miyetti Allah and the All
Progressives Congress, APC now sound like one association with similar objectives.
Nigerians should compare the tone of APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams
Oshiomhole when he threatened that the party would force Senator Saraki out of
office if he failed to resign and the latest threat by Miyetti Allah Cattle
Breeders Association to forcefully evict Senator Saraki from office. The words
are similar, the motive the same and the agenda also one.
“What is the source of Miyetti
Allah groups’ authority to make statements injurious to the very soul of this
country that no one seems to be calling them to order?
“Who is behind the Miyetti Allah
groups, and what is the person’s mission?
“We urge Nigerians to reject this
attempt to turn the country into a republic where the life of a cow has greater
value than that of a human being. This level of impunity is not healthy for the
nation. For democracy to be successful, it must be anchored on the rule of law.
“On Miyetti Allah’s attacks
against Governor Ortom in the same media report, we are no longer surprised as
the groups have never hidden their obsession with the Governor’s name. No day
passes without the said groups coming out with one publication or the other
against the Governor.
“The sad news for them is that
Governor Ortom won’t bow to intimidation and harassment from them or any other
person. The Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law which they
hate so much has come to stay and anyone who intends to breed livestock in
Benue should be prepared to ranch the animals.”
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