Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) has said that the Fulani herdsmen are considering Bola Tinubu of APC as their presidential candidate.
“We are also scanning the people showing interest in the presidential seat with Bola Tinubu leading because he was the one that intervened in our matter while he was governor of Lagos, and we had a crisis in Benue.”
Ya’u Haruna a one-time chairman of MACBAN, Jigawa chapter added that “Tinubu came all the way, got us on a round table and reconciled us, so, someone who could do this at that time, we believe can do more when he is at the helm of affairs.”
According to him, many fulanis in Nigeria are seen as criminals.
“We are not in any way saying there are no criminals that engage in kidnapping, cattle rustling, banditry and other crimes. But it must also be known that a larger percentage of our people live peacefully and conduct their legitimate businesses,” explained Mr Haruna.
He added, “We want to partner the federal, state governments and foreign donor organisations to establish schools so that our youths can be educated and put their knowledge to gainful use for national benefit.”
He added, “We want to partner the federal, state governments and foreign donor organisations to establish schools so that our youths can be educated and put their knowledge to gainful use for national benefit.”
He also disclosed that the Fulani communities have been enlightened on the 2023 general election, security and living in peace.
“Most of our grazing reserves have been taken over by those in power. To get these back, we have to also join politics and even contest elective positions,” he reasoned. “Already and following our effort in sensitising our people, many now have their PVC cards and are only waiting for the election time.”
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