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Published 20 May 2021
Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, on Thursday, slammed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, for saying open grazing ban by Southern governors was unconstitutional.
National Coordinator of HURIWA, Emmanuel Onwubiko, in a statement titled, ‘HURIWA To Malami: Human Rights Aren’t Cow Rights’, said it was unfortunate that the justice minister now speaks for Fulani herders.
The group also called on Malami to resign to take up a full-time job as lawyer to Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the minister lambasted the Southern governors over their recent ban of open grazing in the region. About 17 southern governors had met last week in Asaba, the Delta State capital, and resolved to ban open grazing and movement of cattle by foot in the region as some kidnappings and killings in the southern region have bee
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has said it was not surprised hearing the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Alhaji Abubakar Malami speaking against ranching as adopted by the Southern Governors.
DAILY POST has reported that the Southern Nigerian Governors recently banned open grazing in the region to curb the incessant crisis between farmers and Fulani herders.
But Malami, while speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, faulted the decision of the governors, saying it does not align with the provisions of the constitution.
Reacting, HURIWA in a statement on Thursday, said it was not shocked that “a Fulani born lawyer is supporting the armed herdsmen.
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