Ortom after a meeting with the APC National Chairman
The Benue State Government has said lamented that the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association is now turning to a body above the law.
It also said the Miyetti Allah and the ruling All Progressives Congress have a similar agenda.
The body had recently called for the resignation of Senate President Bukola Saraki following his defection to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party.
However, in a statement on Wednesday, the Benue State Government wondered if the group wants to turn Nigeria into a “cow republic.”
As stated by the statement, “It is becoming clear by the day that Miyetti Allah groups have not only assumed the position of the ruling party but are also influential to decisions of governance in this country.
“What constitutional right does the group have to spew invectives on the person and office of the Senate President without being arrested?
“Are security agencies sending a signal to Nigerians that Miyetti Allah groups are above the law and therefore untouchable?”
It added that “The boldness and an authoritative tone with which leaders of Miyetti Allah associations speak on affairs of the nation leave us wondering if the speculation is true, that they plan to turn Nigeria to a Cow Republic.
“Miyetti Allah and the All Progressives Congress, APC now sound like one association with similar objectives.
“Nigerians should compare the tone of APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole when he threatened that the party would force Senator Saraki out of office if he failed to resign and the latest threat by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association to forcefully evict Senator Saraki from office. The words are similar, the motive the same and the agenda also one.
“What is the source of Miyetti Allah groups’ authority to make statements injurious to the very soul of this country that no one seems to be calling them to order?
“Who is behind the Miyetti Allah groups, and what is the person’s mission?
“We urge Nigerians to reject this attempt to turn the country into a republic where the life of a cow has greater value than that of a human being.
“This level of impunity is not healthy for the nation. For democracy to be successful, it must be anchored on the rule of law.”