Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state is not standing alone in his ban of the activities of Fulani herdsmen in the state as a Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has declared that it is fully in support of the decision.

Afenifere, on Monday, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Yinka Odumakin endorsed Fayose’s decision to ban cattle grazing reserves, calling it a timely move to empower a civilisation that values the lives of humans over cows.

The group said, “Our attention has been drawn to the courageous move by the Ekiti state Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, to ban cattle grazing in the state. The action of the governor is a timely move to strengthen the civilization that places higher premium on human lives above cows.

The group further said, “We fully endorse this action which is in conformity with the resolution of the 2014 National Conference that cattle breeders must embrace ranching as against grazing reserves being canvassed in certain quarters.”

“We have sacrificed enough blood in the unending cycle of bloodletting by Fulani herdsmen the latest being those killed  in Ekiti two days ago. The responsible action of the governor should jolt the Federal Government that has appeared largely indifferent to the murderous activities of the Fulani herdsmen to act responsibly over this matter.

“We fully endorse this action which is in conformity with the resolution of the 2014 National Conference that cattle breeders must embrace ranching as against grazing reserves being canvassed in certain quarters.”