Gani Adams condemns proposed N100bn funds for Miyetti Allah, advises Buhari ‘to be cautious of some dubious, selfish politicians’

The Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland,  Iba Gani  Adams, has  condemned the proposed N100 billion funds allocated to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), explaining that such allocation will further encourage the ‘springing up of additional  pressure groups across the country’.
Adams gave the caution note in a statement he personally signed on Sunday, stating that such funds should be channelled to other lucrative areas, to avoid crisis which may trigger off in other zones, particularly, in the Niger Delta.
The Aare OnaKakanfo pointed out that the Federal Government should realise the fact that the spate of insecurity in the country is alarming, and it is not limited to the North alone, hence, there was no point treating such with kid gloves in favour of a section at the expense of others
“The issue at stake is about the spate of insecurity across the nation, it is not limited to the North. Therefore, the Federal Government needs to be cautious on the move. Here in the South West, the spate of insecurity is raging.
‘For instance, in Akokoland, in Ondo State, which happens to be my hometown, there were series of attacks and kidnapping that had been raging and still on the increase. People have been killed and kidnapped at will, and the situation still continues till the present moment’,Adams said.
‘Last year, Chief Olu Falae’s farm was invaded and destroyed by this group of herdsmen. Chief Alani Akinrinade also suffered the same fate. In Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, a prominent Yoruba son lost several millions to the activities of these killer herdsmen’.
‘Several other people in the South-West had the bitter experience. A situation whereby an Oba in Akokoland, and a lecturer from Obafemi Awolowo University were kidnapped along Ilesha-Ife road, and released after paying huge sums of money as ransom is pathetic and not too good for the nation”.
Adams noted that the proposed N100bn for Miyetti Allah is very much higher than the total budget package for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) for three years, arguing that the move can trigger avoidable crisis across all the zones in the country.
The Aare Onakakanfo also urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, extend the new security arrangement to other zones, assuring that in South- West, there are groups that are keen to support government’s initiatives on reducing the spate of insecurity in the zone.
The warlord while reacting to the new security measures put in place recently by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, at a meeting with traditional rulers which took place at the Arewa House, and urging them to create local security apparatus in order to fight the increasing spate of insecurity in the North, lamented that government has never deemed it fit to extend the olive branch to other regions or geo-political zones.
The Aare, however, commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his views about true federalism, calling him to handle true federalism the way and manner he handled the June 12 issue “which today makes him an hero”.
“With the new situation, I think Mr. President has an idea of what we have been saying all these days about true federalism and restructuring. Nigeria’s problems can only be solved with true federalism.
‘Many of the problems plaguing our nation, especially, insecurity can be addressed through federalism. For example, if all the regions develop at their own pace, every other issues, including security, power and health would be taken care of at the state level’.
‘The President will be in the best position to coordinate the affairs, and efforts could be made to get the country back on the right track. So, it is interesting to note that Mr. President can hear the voices of many Nigerians that see true federalism as solution to the problem of the country”.
He advised Buhari to be cautious of some dubious and selfish politicians, who may want to discourage him, from handling issue of federalism to the benefits of the country, as well as the citizens.
‘I want to appreciate the President on his position on true federalism. I want to also call on him to address the issue the way he perfectly handled the June 12 issue, which today earned him lot of respect and leadership qualities. He should also be wary of dubious and selfish politicians who may want to discourage him’, Adams emphasised.