Adams backs Fayose, Ekiti lawmakers on anti-grazing law

National Co-ordinator of the Odua Peoples Congress (OPC), Otunba Gani Adams, has described the passing into law of the Anti-Grazing Bill by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and the House of Assembly as “a step in the right direction”.
In the presence of all the traditional rulers in the South-West state and the lawmakers, Fayose signed the bill into law on Monday.
Among others, any herdsman arrested with arms and ammunition will be jailed without an option of fine.
To Adams, this step should be emulated by other governors to stop the killing of innocent Nigerians by the blood-thirsty maniacs.
Adams said in a statement on Tuesday: “Going by the wicked records of Fulani herdsmen who have turned the clean and clear rivers of their host communities in the South-West area of the country into rivers that flow with human blood, the action of Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, and the House of Assembly to pass the anti-grazing bill in the state is highly commendable.
“The bill, which prevents herdsmen from carrying weapons, is indeed a good step in the right direction and should be applauded by all right-thinking people across the country.
“It is no longer news that the herdsmen have been acting with impunity in communities across the South-West. They have killed, robbed and raped hapless citizens without any action taken against them by the security agencies. This seeming sense of insecurity and helplessness by the people is a dangerous trend that portends danger for the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.
“These days, not a day passes without a fresh news about the dastardly activities of these men breaking. From the killing in Enugu, to Kaduna and other parts of the country, it is the same sad story every day.
“Ekiti State has set the pace and showed us how to stop the senseless killings. I want to implore other state governors, especially in the South-West, to follow this laudable example and pass a similar law that will restrict these herdsmen from their wicked and evil actions.
“We all must remember that cattle business is a private business with private interest. Therefore, it should not be made to look to enjoy any special favour by the government. The carrying and use of automatic weapons by herdsmen should be outlawed and Ekiti State has shown the way”.