The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commended Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on his approach towards the recent hate speeches in the country.
In a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, the faction stated that Osinbajo deserved to be commended.
Makarfi however called on the government to operate an inclusive government, while stating that all regions should be made viable.
He said the PDP believed that human and national development normally had challenges.
“As a country and a people, we have faced several developmental challenges; some have been resolved while many others are yearning for resolution.
“Even after such resolution as it’s typical of the evolution of human societies, we should expect to be confronted by new and emerging challenges.
“It is thus the responsibility of each generation of our leaders to grapple with and handle such emerging challenges in the best way possible. It is always a work in progress,” Makarfi said.
Makarfi added that the government has to address the issue of herdsmen and farmers’ clashes once-and-for-all.
“We must, however, be able to differentiate between the business of peaceful cattle rearing and criminal activities and take appropriate steps to protect lives and property.
“We must also secure our borders in order to prevent the influx of foreigners who may not respect the laws of our land.
“Of concern also is the issue of cattle rustling, which is also taking an altogether unprecedented dimension.
“This, unlike the pastoralists/farmers problem, is clearly an issue of criminality, which governments and security agencies need to wake up to, to reassure victims that the state is there for them also.”
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