The Digest:
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has asserted that herdsmen are a permanent and inseparable part of Nigerian society, urging the public to embrace coexistence rather than hostility.
Key Points:
- Gumi stated that herdsmen are embedded in the nation's social fabric.
- He emphasized that learning to live together is inevitable and necessary.
- The cleric warned against narratives that portray herders as adversaries.
- He argued that attempts to exclude them are unrealistic and counterproductive.
- His comments follow years of violent clashes linked to herder-related conflicts.
- The remarks have sparked intense debate and criticism online.
- Many respondents argue the core issues are accountability and law enforcement, not just coexistence.
Sources: PM News, Guardian
