Herdsmen: Fayose, Sanusi, Miyetti Allah leader sign peace pact

* Ado Fed Poly suspends registrar, bursar, probes
management

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and National President of the Miyetti Allah,
Muhammadu Kiruwa, yesterday signed a peace pact to phase out
recurrent clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the
state.

Sanusi, however, pledged to work with Fayose, when his
representatives visited Fayose, who had invited him to deliberate
with other critical stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the
challenge of herdsmen’s menace in the state.

The monarch, who was represented by the Saduana of Kano and
former governor of Kano, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, said: “As a
member of Miyetti Allah Board of Trustees (BoT), the emir expresses
his condolence to the victims of tragic incidences of herdsmen
across the nation.

He said: “We have lived together for centuries and we have no
cause, at this time, when unity is much desired, to end up in
crisis. Sanusi expresses his condolence to families of bereaved and
those who lost precious belongings and urges everyone to respect
the law of the land and allow peace to reign. He also conveys his
message of commendation to governor Fayose for ensuring peace and
unity and putting in place appropriate laws, that are in the best
interest of all parties. It is on record that the law put in place
by the governor is the best in taking care of all parties involved.
Anyone who has studied the law would know that it caters for all
parties. For example, it is not new that cattle rearing is
restricted to the time the governor slated as part of the laws, and
our brothers, the herdsmen, know this and we urge them to ensure
they strictly obey. “We equally urge the governor not to leave any
stone unturned in his effort to ensure anyone who defaults must be
made to face the full wrath of the law.

“Criminal elements must be brought to book as there are
criminals taking cover under certain communities or groups to
perpetuate crimes. Such is unacceptable and intolerable.

“We thank the traditional rulers in Ekiti. We pledge our support
to you all. We are not associated with any group of people not for
peace.”

In the same vein, National President of the Miyetti Allah,
Muhammadu Kiruwa, proclaimed Fayose as the true leader of Fulani in
the state and said his visit, being the second, would end
herdsmen’s menace.

He said: “This meeting will end the crisis between farmers and
herders and Yoruba land as a whole. The governor is a true leader
of his people. We are here to declare governor Fayose a peaceful
leader and one who represents hope for all. We align ourselves with
the anti-grazing law of the state because it protects the interest
of all parties.

On his part Fayose, said: “I appreciate all the security chiefs
here present. They have done very well. When you call somebody at
1:00am and in less than three hours they have gone to the farthest
parts to secure the place. I appreciate you.

I also appreciate and commend our leaders, Emir of Kano and the
Sultan of Sokoto. I want all of you, irrespective of tribe, to
trust us as leaders. Part of the problem of Nigeria is lack of
trust as a result of misinformation and distrust and, sometimes,
politics. Let me tell you today when two governors of different
parties see each other, we hug and drink together. Whenever I and
President Muhammadu Buhari see, we will remain friends, don’t die
for politicians.

“We will replicate this peace initiative from one place to
another. I am overwhelmed by the messages from the Emir of Kano and
Sultan of Sokoto and I want us to move from one state to another
and reassure our people the way you have done this.

“Let us trust our leaders and listen to them; if we fight for
hundred years, we will still come to a round table,“ he said.

Meanwhile, two principal officers of the Federal Polytechnic,
Ado Ekiti, have been directed to step aside for three months,
consequent upon an ongoing re-structuring. The institution’s
governing council gave the directive during its 99th statutory
meeting held recently.

Public Relations Officer and Deputy Registrar, Information, Mr.
Ade Adeyemi-Adejolu, in a statement, said the decision was taken in
consideration of the recommendations of a report of one of its
ad-hoc committees constituted on December 7, 2017, to look into the
operations of management in the recent past.

Adeyemi-Adejolu said: “The governing council, after
deliberations, resolved and directed the Registrar, Mrs S. O.
Adediran and the Bursar, Mr. E. A. Onaolapo, to step aside for
three months subject to review of the decision at the next council
meeting slated for May 2018.

* Ado Fed Poly suspends registrar, bursar, probes
management

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, Emir of Kano, Alhaji
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and National President of the Miyetti Allah,
Muhammadu Kiruwa, yesterday signed a peace pact to phase out
recurrent clashes between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the state.

Sanusi, however, pledged to work with Fayose, when his
representatives visited Fayose, who had invited him to deliberate
with other critical stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the
challenge of herdsmen’s menace in the state.

The monarch, who was represented by the Saduana of Kano and
former governor of Kano, Alhaji Ibrahim Shekarau, said: “As a
member of Miyetti Allah Board of Trustees (BoT), the emir expresses
his condolence to the victims of tragic incidences of herdsmen
across the nation.

He said: “We have lived together for centuries and we have no
cause, at this time, when unity is much desired, to end up in
crisis. Sanusi expresses his condolence to families of bereaved and
those who lost precious belongings and urges everyone to respect
the law of the land and allow peace to reign. He also conveys his
message of commendation to governor Fayose for ensuring peace and
unity and putting in place appropriate laws, that are in the best
interest of all parties. It is on record that the law put in place
by the governor is the best in taking care of all parties involved.
Anyone who has studied the law would know that it caters for all
parties. For example, it is not new that cattle rearing is
restricted to the time the governor slated as part of the laws, and
our brothers, the herdsmen, know this and we urge them to ensure
they strictly obey. “We equally urge the governor not to leave any
stone unturned in his effort to ensure anyone who defaults must be
made to face the full wrath of the law.

“Criminal elements must be brought to book as there are
criminals taking cover under certain communities or groups to
perpetuate crimes. Such is unacceptable and intolerable.

“We thank the traditional rulers in Ekiti. We pledge our support
to you all. We are not associated with any group of people not for
peace.”

In the same vein, National President of the Miyetti Allah,
Muhammadu Kiruwa, proclaimed Fayose as the true leader of Fulani in
the state and said his visit, being the second, would end
herdsmen’s menace.

He said: “This meeting will end the crisis between farmers and
herders and Yoruba land as a whole. The governor is a true leader
of his people. We are here to declare governor Fayose a peaceful
leader and one who represents hope for all. We align ourselves with
the anti-grazing law of the state because it protects the interest
of all parties.

On his part Fayose, said: “I appreciate all the security chiefs
here present. They have done very well. When you call somebody at
1:00am and in less than three hours they have gone to the farthest
parts to secure the place. I appreciate you.

I also appreciate and commend our leaders, Emir of Kano and the
Sultan of Sokoto. I want all of you, irrespective of tribe, to
trust us as leaders. Part of the problem of Nigeria is lack of
trust as a result of misinformation and distrust and, sometimes,
politics. Let me tell you today when two governors of different
parties see each other, we hug and drink together. Whenever I and
President Muhammadu Buhari see, we will remain friends, don’t die
for politicians.

“We will replicate this peace initiative from one place to
another. I am overwhelmed by the messages from the Emir of Kano and
Sultan of Sokoto and I want us to move from one state to another
and reassure our people the way you have done this.

“Let us trust our leaders and listen to them; if we fight for
hundred years, we will still come to a round table,“ he said.

Meanwhile, two principal officers of the Federal Polytechnic,
Ado Ekiti, have been directed to step aside for three months,
consequent upon an ongoing re-structuring. The institution’s
governing council gave the directive during its 99th statutory
meeting held recently.

Public Relations Officer and Deputy Registrar, Information, Mr.
Ade Adeyemi-Adejolu, in a statement, said the decision was taken in
consideration of the recommendations of a report of one of its
ad-hoc committees constituted on December 7, 2017, to look into the
operations of management in the recent past.

Adeyemi-Adejolu said: “The governing council, after
deliberations, resolved and directed the Registrar, Mrs S. O.
Adediran and the Bursar, Mr. E. A. Onaolapo, to step aside for
three months subject to review of the decision at the next council
meeting slated for May 2018.