According to the report from the Sun, The National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development, a move he described as answering the prayers of the Fulani community. Bodejo, however, expressed regret that former President Muhammadu Buhari, a Fulani, did not take similar steps during his tenure.
In a recent interview, Bodejo criticized the federal and state governments for neglecting Fulani communities, especially those living in rural areas, in the distribution of palliatives. He stated: “Have you ever seen any palliative the government has given to the Fulani before? We only see food palliatives being distributed to others on television or read about them in newspapers, but no Fulani man has received any assistance.”
Despite the federal government’s announcement that N25,000 cash transfers had been distributed to 25 million poor Nigerians, Bodejo maintained that the Fulani community had been excluded. “Nobody can claim the Fulani are benefitting from any form of palliative or cash transfer. If there is such a person, let me see them,” he said. He further alleged that some self-proclaimed Fulani leaders were exploiting the community’s name to curry favor with the government, leaving the grassroots unattended.
Bodejo also accused certain individuals of hoarding palliatives meant for the Fulani. Referring to an incident in Kaura Local Government, he claimed: “There has been a warehouse filled with rice branded with Tinubu’s photo since Ramadan. It was meant for the Fulani people in the bushes, but it has remained untouched. Some rice might even expire.”
On his leadership, Bodejo emphasized that the Fulani community trusts and believes in him, attributing his position to divine will and the collective recognition of his efforts. “If you want to lead the Fulani, you must have a genuine connection with them. Leadership among the Fulani cannot be bought or imposed,” he asserted.
In his concluding remarks, Bodejo urged the government to ensure direct engagement with authentic Fulani leaders to address the community’s concerns and avoid the misuse of resources meant for their welfare.