The Presidency, Friday, affirmed that the protest against inclusion of some people in the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s committee on herdsmen/farmers clashes would not stop the committee from doing the needful.
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association have rejected the Osinbajo panel because of the inclusion of the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom and his Taraba State counterpart, Darius Ishaku in the panel.
They are believed to be strong opponents of the establishment of cattle colonies and open grazing.
However, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Laolu Akande, told newsmen on Friday that the job of the committee was for the interest of all Nigerians, especially all the affected communities and parties in the crises.
He said: “Our job is to all Nigerians and in this case all affected parties and communities. The interest of the administration is peace and the first duty of government is to provide peace and security of life and property.
“So we note the views of all and welcome their right to their own positions. Government would also do its job to secure the well- being of all Nigerians including those who have expressed their opinions.
“The Working Group has met once already and would continue to meet to ensure that all Nigerians live in peace and security.
“The Group is made up of elected governors including those whose communities are affected. And we should not forget that all those serving in states as governors and federal government have sworn to protect the constitution. That is the guarantee by law that their actions would be fair and without fear or favour.
“This crisis and the misunderstanding that followed it would be over under the Buhari administration by the special Grace of God.”
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