Akeredolu blast Bauch Governor over comments on Fulani herdsmen carrying arms

By Oluchi Ihediuche

Ondo state Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has lashed out at Bauch state governor, Bala Mohammed, for justifying the carrying of prohibited arms by the Fulani herdsmen.
Akeredolu described his counterpart governor as not fit for public office, due to his comments.
Bala Mohammed had in an interview during the week said that herdsmen carry guns to protect themselves against cattle rustlers who attack, kill and take away their possessions.
Speaking in an interview with a newspaper in Akure, the Ondo state governor through his information and Orientation commissioner Donald Ojogo said 
“We read with dismay, the outburst in the purported statement by the Bauch State Governor. We are persuaded to believe he didn’t make that statement.
“If indeed he made that statement and owns up to its contents, it then means that the Bauchi state governor has declared on behalf of the Federal Government, an Executive Order which now allows all Nigerians, herdsmen inclusive, to carry prohibited firearms like Assault Rifles for self-defence.
” That is exactly what the Governor has done and displayed by his conduct which brazenly depicts that whether other Nigerians like it or not, herdsmen must carry Ak 47 for self defence while other non Fulani herdsmen must remain unarmed to be perpetual victims of arms wielding bandits.
” By that statement, the governor has in one breath, agreed that indeed Fulani herdsmen carry AK 47 and at the same time encouraging all to do likewise.
“The Bauchi governor has by his conduct and attitude, ushered us into the next level on the path to anarchy.
“He’s not fit for public office persons of such impecunious disposition and character is not fit for public office.
” As long as Nigeria’s Consideration remains unchanged, it is still unlawful for any unauthorised persons to carry prohibited arms.
“The statement is most despicable, highly recommended for the dust bin of careless talks.