The article discusses the historical relationship between farmers and pastoralists in Benue State, highlighting past coexistence and the current conflicts. It references the 1983 re-election campaign of President Shehu Shagari, where Joseph Tarka presented cows to the president to address the 'Munchi issue'. The piece uses an African proverb to warn of the dangers of continued conflict, suggesting that shared prosperity is possible if both sides work together.
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