Herdsmen: Masari disagrees with Buhari, declares support for ban on open grazing

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, has kicked towards the stance of President Muhammadu Buhari on the ban on open grazing in Nigeria.

Masari in an interview with newsmen within the state on Tuesday, described the apply which causes herdsmen to maneuver from place to position as “un-Islamic.”

The governor moderately advocated for the supply of the wanted infrastructure that’s inflicting the herders to maintain junketeering about.

He mentioned, ‘’The herders’ motion is actually in quest of two issues: water and fodder. If we are able to present these two gadgets why ought to they transfer?

‘’This roaming about, is un-Islamic and isn’t the most effective. It’s a part of the issue we’re having immediately. I don’t assist that we should always proceed with the open grazing.’’ He mentioned.

Recall that on 11 Might 2021, the 17 Southern Governor’s met in Asaba, Delta State, and unanimously prohibited open grazing in Southern Nigeria.

In the identical vein, APC Southwest leaders, together with the APC nationwide chief, Bola Ahmed Tinibu, equally took sides with the governors on this burning concern.

Nonetheless, President Muhammad Buhari has been receiving knocks from Nigerians for kicking towards the stance of the southern Nigeria leaders to ban open grazing within the area.

The president, whereas reacting to the event, dismissed the governors’ declaration as having questionable ‘Constitutional legality’.