Afrobeats star Timaya has raised concerns over the destruction of farmlands in Bayelsa State, allegedly caused by herders. Taking to his X page, the singer pleaded with the government to take action, expressing sadness over the devastation of valuable crops.
Timaya also condemned open grazing, urging herders to adopt ranching instead.
His post read:
“Pls the government should do something. They are destroying farms in Bayelsa. Aboki, take your cow inside and feed them. This is so sad.”
Mixed Reactions Follow Timaya’s Outcry
🔹 @uchebakaadi – “Using ethnic slur is unfortunate. Not all ‘Aboki’ are herdsmen. As a celeb, you ought to do better.”
🔹 @brainzcode – “But when they called you for a show, you sang for them. Now it has reached your doorstep, and it’s no longer funny?”
🔹 @justtooblunt – “The Niger Delta has seen it all. They have been robbed of everything.”
🔹 @Ikopima09 – “If you try to defend yourself or your farmland, they’ll sentence you to life imprisonment.”
Should the Government Ban Open Grazing?
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