The Oodua Liberation Movement has reacted to the statement made by the Kwara State Coordinator of the Miyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Aliyu Mohammed, that food supply to the South West will cease until Fulanis are safe.
The OLM stated that the grand design of the “Fulani usurpers to destroy our farmlands in South West in order to cause famine in readiness for their renewed illusionary ‘holy war.’”
In a signed statement by the group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Taiwo Otitolaye, the OLM urged Yoruba people to protect her farmlands by all means necessary.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Oodua Liberation Movement (OLM) has been drawn to a statement by the Kwara State Coordinator of the Miyatti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Aliyu Mohammed that food Supply to the South West will cease until the fulanis are safe.
“It exposes the long time grand design of the fulani usurpers to destroy our farmlands in order to cause famine in readiness for their renewed Illusionary ‘holy war’ Reminiscences of the 1804 Uthman Danfodio quest for ethnic conquest which were terminated by our forefathers at the Oshogbo battle.
“The OLM calls on the Yoruba People to PROTECT her FARMLANDS BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY
“Aliyu Mohammed should know that those who live in a glass house, must not throw stone. Common sense should have informed Aliyu that he is a fugitive living in ILORIN, part of the YORUBA Nation.
“The Yoruba share boundary with the Nupe people, and not even the Hausa people. For we’re very conscious that the fulanis are foreigners to Nigeria.
“We shall no longer negotiate our TERRITORIAL BOUNDARIES with wanderers who have taken advantage of our porous generosity over the years.
“The OLM and her allies is sending a strong warning to YORUBA GOVERNORS AND POLITICAL OFFICE HOLDERS who want to water down YORUBA STRUGGLES for self determination.
“The days of deceit are over, we shall not COMPROMISE Political reckless pleasures with our unique identity and YORUBA EXISTENTIAL THREATS.
“Any YORUBA son, no matter, how highly or lowly placed that betrays our common existence shall reap the repercussions of traitors and quislings.
“No part of Yorubaland must accommodate ranching or RUGA under any disguise.
“This is a clear message to our governors.
“Any ranching or animal breeding in Yorubaland must be by YORUBA GOVERNMENTS and private investors devoid of FULANI INTERESTS.
“TO OUR TRADITIONAL RULERS:
“Our traditional Rulers must know that all eyes are on them.
“The trust placed on you must remain Sacrosanct, and for ALL TIME.
“We salute the courage, resilience and steadfastness of our people.
“Mobilize and work with your neighborhood and communities to flush out criminals endangering our safety either in the forests or anywhere on our lands.”
Recall that The Eagle Online earlier reported that trucks carrying foodstuffs from the North were being stopped from entering South West.
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