We Did Not Issue A 72-Hour Ultimatum To Delta State, Says Miyetti Allah

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association Of Nigeria has
distanced itself from a statement credited to MACBAN, in which a
72-hour ultimatum was issued to Delta State to reverse its laws on
open grazing.

According to the Secretary-General of MACBAN, Usman
Baba-Ngelzerma, such a statement by faceless individuals is only
meant to create mischief.

Baba-Ngelzerma said MACBAN is a responsible association with
eminent personalities like the Sultan of Sokoto as its patron and
as such will never do anything to jeopardise the peace of the
country.

Reacting to the press conference earlier held by the leader of
the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chief Edwin Clark, MACBAN leader
said the position of the association on open grazing still
remains.

He urged the Northern Governors to ensure the recovery of all
grazing routes in the country, adding that Fulani herders have
equal rights with all Nigerians and cannot be treated as
second-class citizens.

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association Of Nigeria has
distanced itself from a statement credited to MACBAN, in which a
72-hour ultimatum was issued to Delta State to reverse its laws on
open grazing.

According to the Secretary-General of MACBAN, Usman
Baba-Ngelzerma, such a statement by faceless individuals is only
meant to create mischief.

Baba-Ngelzerma said MACBAN is a responsible association with
eminent personalities like the Sultan of Sokoto as its patron and
as such will never do anything to jeopardise the peace of the
country.

Reacting to the press conference earlier held by the leader of
the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) Chief Edwin Clark, MACBAN leader
said the position of the association on open grazing still
remains.

He urged the Northern Governors to ensure the recovery of all
grazing routes in the country, adding that Fulani herders have
equal rights with all Nigerians and cannot be treated as
second-class citizens.