Nigerian actor Prince Eke has expressed concern over the persistent insecurity in the country’s agricultural regions, particularly Benue State, suggesting it may be tied to a broader agenda to introduce Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into Nigeria’s food system.
In a thought-provoking post on his social media platform, Eke questioned whether the consistent attacks on farmers in Benue — often referred to as the “food basket of the nation” — were mere coincidence or part of a calculated effort to undermine traditional agriculture.
“Over the past decade, Nigeria’s agricultural regions, especially Benue, have faced growing insecurity, mainly targeting farmers. This isn’t just a mere coincidence. It points to a larger agenda possibly linked to the global push for GMOs in Africa,” he wrote.
He highlighted how smallholder farmers in Benue, who rely on indigenous seeds and traditional farming methods, are increasingly being driven off their lands due to herdsmen attacks, kidnappings, and land grabs.
“As food production falls, foreign corporations step in with GMO ‘solutions.’ With traditional farming under threat, local food systems collapse, and dependence on imported, patented seeds grows,” he added.
Eke concluded his post by posing a rhetorical question to his followers: “Insecurity is creating space for GMO interests to take over. Am I overthinking?”
His remarks have stirred debate online, drawing attention to the intersection between food sovereignty, rural insecurity, and the influence of multinational agribusinesses in developing countries.