The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has warned against the
blockade of foodstuff from the North to the Southern part of Nigeria.
Chief Audu Ogbe, National Chairman ACF, warned such a step
would complicate the economic and political state of Nigeria.
In a statement, Ogbe insisted that such action was
unnecessary because Nigeria was not at war.
According to Ogbe: “Nigeria is not at war with itself and
such a drastic action is not necessary.
“This will only further complicate the socio economic and
political problems facing our country today.
“We believe that whatever may be the difficulties of their
members in operating in other parts of the country, ACF leadership led by me is
willing to help them solve these by talking to security agencies and the government.
“There is no need to mount a blockade by one section of the
country against the other. Whatever may be our differences, the ACF as an
ardent believer in free trade believes that goods should be allowed to move
freely.
“This extreme measure is not progressive and even
counterproductive. This is not the way to go.”
The Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and cattle dealers had
vowed to stop movements of food from the north to the south.
Also, the Coordinator of the Kwara State chapter of Miyetti
Allah Association of Cattle Breeders, MACBAN, Aliyu Mohammed had said that the
blockage of cattle and foodstuffs to the South West will continue.
Aliyu had said the blockade will continue until the safety
of Fulani is guaranteed in the Southwest.
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