The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate Campaign Organisation, Muhammadu Buhari, has deplored the frequent resort to violence to deal with perceived grievances by the people.
Reacting to the incident at Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, where dozens, mainly women and children were killed in cold blood by suspected herdsmen, the APC presidential candidate said in a statement in Abuja on Monday that the resort to violence in whatever form is not acceptable and justifiable, no matter the grievances.
Garba Shehu, Director of Media and Publicity of the APC presidential campaign organization, quoted Mr. Buhari as saying that the cordial relationships that once existed between and among the people have been replaced by intolerance and hate.
According to the statement, leadership is the key to dealing with frequent communal clashes between Fulanis and Benue communities over disputes about farmlands and grazing lands.
Mr. Buhari said political leaders should be able to build trust among the people as the basis for dialogue, adding that “if the people can no longer listen to their leaders, such crises might persist and make life more miserable for the people”.
While condoling the families of the of the victims of violence in Benue State, Mr. Buhari called on all politicians regardless of partisan divide, to unite and speak with one voice over these embarrassing incidents.
He explained that confidence building is the only approach the people that could bring the people together for dialogue at the negotiation table, adding that “in moments of tensions, leaders should rise to the occasion and be part of the solution”. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Get lost! All na for show! You complained initially that they were killing your people! Because you now need our vote you're condemning! Your folks are causing havoc in all parts of the country! Imagine what's gonna happen if you are to be in power and they themselves knowing fully well that you back them 100percent! Abeg take several seats!
ReplyDeleteHe is condemning them cos election is around the corner, no way for u.
ReplyDeleteAnybody condenming Buhari on this relaese of his is either a PDP bigot or just being tribalistic.
ReplyDeleteSomeone comes out to condenm an act of violence when he is not even obliged to do so and you pple are calling for his head.
Has your PDP and GEJ got the time to respond to the incidence. Abeg make una dey reason atleast once in a while.