'They Have The Right To Move Anywhere': Atiku Abubakar Supports Fulani Herdsmen, Berates Anti-Grazing Law, Reveals Why

Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has advocated for a review of the open grazing prohibition and ranches establishment law in some states of the federation.

Atiku, who is the PDP Presidential candidate while answering questions on a talkshow known as “The Candidates” declared that the law was unconstitutional while infringing on the rights of Fulani herdsmen to freedom of movement and residence across the country.

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In his words:

“We have to look at the constitutionality of those laws. I’m not sure whether they come with the provisions of our constitution which guarantees freedom of movement, the right to reside wherever you want in the country and so on, and so forth. So we have to look at that.

“The constitution does not restrict the movement of people in Nigeria, so any law that restrict people from moving freely and doing their legitimate business can’t be upheld,” he said.

Atiku added that instead of banning the free movement of cattle, feeding lots should be established across the country, though he admitted it would take a long time to achieve.

“I believe that the best solution to the farmers/herders clashes is to try and enlighten our herdsmen on the use of feeding lots. These feeding lots can conveniently be established all over the country.