The Farmers Forum of Nigeria (FFN) has called on the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intervene in the illegal operations of Hon Ojo Ajanaku, who is allegedly hijacking cashew produce along highways in Nigeria under the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN).
The FFN in a statement signed by its National Spokesperson, Bar. Ibrahim Adama, stated that there is an ongoing court case between the NCAN and the Kogi State Cashew Stakeholders Association.
According to him, it would be contempt of court if the police commissioners in Edo, Ogun, Osun, or Lagos states take sides with the NCAN and stop the movement of farm produce in their respective states.
The FFN also claims that three trucks of cashew produce are currently being held in Ibilo, Edo state, by thugs working with Hon. Ojo Ajanaku and with the aid of the police in the area.
The FFN appeals to the Inspector General of Police to intervene and urges the police in Edo state not to allow Mr. Ojo to use them to harass produce that has met all the required standards, as this could further escalate tension in the country.
“We the farmers and critical cashew stakeholders are appealing to the Inspector General of police to wade in pending the determination of the case in Federal High Court.
“I appeal to Police in Edo State not to allow Mr Ojo to use them in hijacking produce that have satisfied all its standard as that will further create tension in the land.
“Nigeria as a country is going through a lot and another action that can provoke public reaction negatively should be carefully avoid as much as possible”, the FFN said.
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