Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has voiced his opinion on President Bola Tinubu’s creation of a Ministry of Livestock Development, aimed at addressing the ongoing farmer-herder conflicts in Nigeria.
Announcing the new ministry in Abuja on Tuesday, Tinubu explained that it is part of a broader effort to resolve the long-standing disputes between farmers and herdsmen. He stated that the ministry would work to mitigate clashes, enhance the livestock and dairy industries, and develop sustainable solutions to these persistent issues.
Despite these intentions, many Nigerians are critical of the President’s decision, viewing the creation of the ministry as unnecessary and catering to the interests of the North. Among the critics is Ejimakor, who believes that the government is prioritizing other regions over the South-East and the Igbo people in general.
In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Ejimakor said every group in the country gets what it demands apart from the Igbos who get nothing no matter how hard they push for them.
“Every group, except #Ndigbo, easily gets what it demands. Does it have to be so hard being Igbo in Nigeria? Ndigbo, where’s thy #FavoriteSon?”
Every group, except #Ndigbo, easily gets what it demands. Does it have to be so hard being Igbo in Nigeria? Ndigbo, where’s thy #FavoriteSon? pic.twitter.com/JO3yye2xSF
— aloy ejimakor (@AloyEjimakor) July 10, 2024
