“We wish to make it clear that MACBAN did not and will not buy any form for any candidate contesting elections” – Miyetti Allah

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has denied claims that it purchased an APC Presidential declaration of interest and Nomination form for Former President Goodluck Jonathan

A northern coalition group who described themselves as a Fulani group, purchased the form for Jonathan on Monday, May 9. Jonathan later issued a statement saying he never gave the group the consent

MACBAN in it’s reaction via a statement by it’s secretary Baba Othman Ngelzarma said it did not and will not purchase any nomination form for any candidate.

The statement reads: “The attention of MACBAN has been drawn to a trending story in which we are being quoted as having bought a presidential nomination form for former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2023 elections.We wish to make it clear that MACBAN did not and will not buy any form for any candidate contesting elections

“MACBAN does not see any gain in this kind of profligate enterprise that adds no value to the million of our members who are wallowing in poverty as a result of banditry, cattle rustling and the dastardly activities of self appointed vigilantes who for all intent and purpose are committed to executing genocideWe believe politics should be left to politicians, we see no mileage in supporting any politician when we are overwhelmed by the crisis being faced by our members nationwide.”