Banning Cattle Movement From North To South Is Unconstitutional – Senate

The Senate has come out to say that banning the movement of cattle from the North to other parts of the country is not constitutional.

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Ajibola Basiru (APC, Osun Central), recently revealed this to the press.

According to him, Ganduje is wrong for suggesting such, because such a move would directly go against our constitution.

He added that the ban will also go contrary to the part of the constitution that stipulates that Nigerians, irrespective of the state of birth or nativity, have right to freedom of movement.

His words, “The challenge, largely, is law enforcement and security as well as a need for modernised animal husbandry system in the country.”

“If enacted into law, it resolve what we are facing at the moment across the country. Though it may look discriminatory as it is not good enough for us as a country because we ought to live together as one, happenings at the moment are scary, frightening, disgusting, disheartening and damning.”

“Bad ones have infiltrated the good Fulani we used to have. They are committing serious havoc; women and girls are constantly raped.”

“There is fear and despondency in the land. Female students are afraid to travel to schools, others can no longer travel. If the proposal will solve the problem of armed banditry and kidnapping, it is a welcome development.”

”Very true; there is enough land in the North for grazing, for the herders to use. I agree with Governor Ganduje of Kano.”