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Human rights advocate, Dele Farotimi, has criticized the Federal Government of Nigeria for its handling of the ongoing violence in various regions of the country.
In an interview on Channel Television, which was monitored by DAILY POST on Friday, Farotimi referred to the violence as genocide, contrary to the government's description of it as “farmer-herder clashes.”
Commenting on the recent international focus on the killings, including remarks attributed to US President Donald Trump, Farotimi condemned what he called the government's ongoing efforts to minimize the severity and nature of these atrocities.
“Referring to genocide as a farmers-herders clash is absurd! How can a farmer who possesses nothing be in conflict with someone wielding a Kalashnikov and M-16 rifles? Yet they label it a farmers-herders clash. It is even more troubling to see government officials endorsing such nonsense,” he stated.
Farotimi accused the authorities of disregarding the reality of widespread killings while obscuring the truth with misleading terminology.
He asserted that the government's denial has now been challenged by external voices highlighting the situation.
His remarks come amidst renewed discussions about insecurity in Nigeria and global criticism of the government's apparent failure to safeguard citizens in affected areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Dele Farotimi criticize about the Nigerian government's response to violence?
Dele Farotimi criticized the Nigerian government for downplaying the violence in the country, referring to it as genocide rather than the government's term “farmer-herder clashes.”
How does Farotimi view the term "farmer-herder clashes"?
Farotimi views the term "farmer-herder clashes" as absurd, arguing that it misrepresents the situation where unarmed farmers are in conflict with heavily armed individuals.
What external factors have influenced the discussion on violence in Nigeria?
External voices, including international leaders and organizations, have brought attention to the violence, challenging the Nigerian government's denial of the severity of the situation.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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