Fulani farmers in Osun State have denied claims that they have endorsed a candidate ahead of the forthcoming governorship election.
The farmers, under the auspices of the Osun Fulani Farmers Unity Forum, described reports circulating online as false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the President of the forum, Alhaji Saheed Meiburuji, said the alleged endorsement did not reflect the position of the Fulani community in the state.
He stated that individuals or groups claiming to have declared support for any political candidate on behalf of the Fulani people were not recognised.
“The Fulani community in Osun State has not, at this time, endorsed any political party or candidate,” the statement read.
The forum added that any political engagement involving the Fulani must follow established traditional processes and recognised leadership structures.
It explained that such processes include consultations through community authorities such as the Seriki, Ardos, and other chieftaincy institutions.
“Interested political parties or candidates seeking our support must engage through appropriate and recognised channels,” Meiburuji said.
The forum also noted that it maintains a database of Fulani populations across the state, estimating their number at over 30,000 people spread across all local government areas.
It urged the public, political stakeholders, and the media to verify information before dissemination and to respect due process and the integrity of Fulani traditional institutions.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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