The pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere has warned the All Progressive Congress, APC, to be cautious ahead of the 2019 election in Nigeria.
The group said the killings experienced across the country by Fulani herdsmen and other armed groups could affect the electoral chances of the ruling APC in the 2019 polls.
called on President Buhari to take quick measures to stop violent attacks instead of pretending that all was well with Nigerians
“Definitely, they (herdsmen killings) will have grave implications for the APC in 2019 if the killings continue.
“The President should address the nation on this matter and for a man that is seeking a second term in office, he cannot pretend that nothing is happening.
“It would be disastrous for the APC as a party if the killings are not stopped, if murderers are not brought to book.
“Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, once said that he had to pay money to Fulani herdsmen to stop killings in Kaduna.
“About two weeks ago, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Federal Government paid €3m to Boko Haram and they have not denied it. We want categorical actions taken against the killings going on across the country. It’s becoming unbearable,” he said.
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