I’d rather die with my cattle than leave Agogo: Alhaji Gruzah

King Faisal owner Alhaji Kareem Gruzah, who also owns a large cattle ranch at Agogo in the Asante Akim district, has vowed never to leave the town even if his departure is the only means to bring peace to the area.

He says he would rather die with his cattle than leave the area. Residents of Agogo have called on authorities to rid the area of Fulani herdsmen and their livestock.

The nomadic livestock farmers have gained notoriety for alleged illegal activities, including armed robbery, destruction of property and brutal murders of residents in Agogo, a situation that has angered the youth in the area who from time to time retaliate in offensive fashion.

But Alhaji Gruzah has been a strong advocate for the herdsmen and insists they are not as dangerous as people portray them to be.

Speaking on Peace FM Tuesday, Alhaji Gruzah said Fulani herdsmen could be found in various regions in Ghana living peacefully with people in their localities, especially because those people had accepted them.

He wondered why the people of Agogo have refused to accept and live in harmony with them.

Touching on the alleged killings perpetrated by the herdsmen, Alhaji Gruzah noted that those accusing them were also guilty of the same crime and urged the accusers to provide evidence to back their claims.

He pleaded with Agogoman to allow for talks between the two factions to ensure that peace prevails, concluding that even Israel and Palestine are still smoking the peace pipe.