The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, yesterday, banned grazing of cattle in the state, saying those interested in cattle farming should get their own private cattle ranch. According to him, a bill to make the movement of cattle from one location to another criminal in the state would soon be sent to the State House of Assembly.
His announcement followed the attack by suspected Fulani Herdsmen on Oke-Ako in Ikole local government area of the State where two residents were killed. While he made the move to safeguard the lives and property of the people of his state, he was widely condemned by several sections of the political class and activists in the country. But Twitter welcomed the bold move.
In this country, we have seen Governors ban sale of alcohol in their states.
But Governor Fayose cannot ban grazing again in peace?
— Ebube D Statesman (@akaebube) May 24, 2016
Shouldn’t we support Fayose and his Ekiti hunters to defend their people against the “Libyans”?
— Omadi (@iamtenseven) May 24, 2016
If you go to a man’s sitting room and defecate,he is well within his right to break your head with a pestle. Ayo Fayose has done no wrong.
— Baba Oni Gas (@manmustwack) May 24, 2016
Fayose is not a Twitter activist
He is a Governor with a duty to protect lives & property
Do your political correctness but leave him alone— Ebube D Statesman (@akaebube) May 24, 2016
These herdsmen are raping women,burning houses,sacking communities and killing tons of humans…but Fayose is your problem
You are Mad
— Tomide (@Tomyboiz) May 24, 2016
Dear @AAAjimobi Fayose has led the way and u should follow. Our people in Oyo have bn killed by the Fulani Herdsmen for ages.No action taken
— A Big Nwa (@Oddy4real) May 24, 2016
The problem here is not Fayose, the problem is the sectional Okporoko we have in Abuja.. Fayose is responding to his sickening divisiveness
— Nnayelugo (@Eloka51) May 24, 2016
#Fayose. Love him or loathe him, there’s order in his madness. Actually he could turn out to be the only sane one in the lot. @segalink
— servant of Allah (@alouibrahim92) May 24, 2016
I support ur move Fayose it shouldn’t be too late