The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep concern over the state of the North under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, blaming poor socio-economic policies for the region’s deteriorating conditions.
The Forum warned that unless urgent steps are taken, the region may face even harsher realities. To address this, the ACF has declared support for Northern politicians committed to saving the North and the nation in the 2027 elections.
At its National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna on Tuesday, ACF Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), described the North as “under siege,” citing insecurity, inequitable treatment, and worsening economic conditions. He called for collective action to tackle the region’s challenges and chart a path forward.
Osuman also noted concerns about leadership within the North, urging elected officials and stakeholders to prioritise solutions to the region’s domestic and environmental issues.
He questioned the role of traditional leaders, religious institutions, and elites in addressing critical problems, including insecurity, illegal mining, and public awareness.
He said: “There is now a clarion call for individual sacrifices and individual inputs for the survival of our region and the emancipation of our downtrodden people.
“A sizeable number of our brothers and sisters in the region have demonstrated proclivity towards politics and political offices come 2027. They are already focusing on the 2027 elections. While politics is sine qua non in our clime, this present moment calls for the recognition of our region’s plights and strategic efforts for ameliorating the hardships that have besieged our people.
“I do understand their feelings. It is not in doubt that the North is currently under siege. Our dear region is not only being viciously attacked by bandits, terrorists, and kidnappers but also by sinister devices like disproportionate considerations and inequitable treatment.”
He noted the emergence of the League of Northern Democrats (LND) as a positive step toward confronting the North’s challenges.
