Following the horrific tragedy in Benue State, prominent Nigerian socialite and nightlife entrepreneur Okechukwu Pascal, often known as Chief Priest, has joined the growing chorus of people calling on President Bola Tinubu to put an end to public grazing.
According to reports, the famous bartender urged Tinubu to act quickly by banning open grazing nationwide in an Instagram post.
He emphasized ranching as a safer and more sustainable option.
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In addition, Chief Priest reminded the Benue people that self-defense is not a crime and advised them to put their safety first.
“My President, issue that directive immediately!” he wrote. Don’t let people graze. The harm is ruthless. There must be an end to this craziness. In your ranches, feed your livestock. Sharpen your blade, Benue people ♔️. No one should kpai you. It is not a criminal to defend yourself!
Tinubu, meanwhile, has promised that if land-grabbing is discovered to be the cause of the frequent attacks in Benue State, especially the most recent tragedy in Yelwata, the Federal Government will address the matter directly.
Tinubu said Nigeria must cease the violence that has killed hundreds of people and uprooted entire communities during a town hall meeting with stakeholders on Wednesday in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State.
The president reportedly said, “We were not elected to bury people and have orphans and orphanages.” We will cooperate with you to bring about peace.
The president ordered a comprehensive approach to resolve the growing tension caused by land disputes.
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