ACF Stands Firm: Northern Influence Will Decide 2027 Elections
Political Figures in Northern Nigeria Should Be Aware of Their Actions - Arewa Issues a Caution to Politicians Prior to the 2027 Election
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has made it clear - the North's population, land, and political clout will undoubtedly tip the scales in the 2027 elections. Following a meeting in Kaduna, the Forum's elder statesmen have resolved to scrutinize projects and programs of politicians that will positively impact Northerners in the lead-up to the big vote.
The Forum's Board of Trustees (BOT) chairman, Bashir M. Dalhatu (also known as the Wazirin Dutse), spoke out, emphasizing the North's formidable position in the face of dwindling security and questionable land distribution.
In the wake of deteriorating security in the North, the BOT expressed growing frustration and demanded immediate action from the federal government to quell these challenges before it's too late. Dalhatu spoke sharply against the dislocation of the indigenous people of the Federal Capital Territory, whose ancestral homes were seized without compensation for establishing the nation's capital.
"Let's be honest here, the North is in urgent need of help," Dalhatu said. "We are facing numerous problems that need immediate attention. The North has the resources, the land, and most importantly, the people to make our voice heard in the coming elections."
With 19 out of 36 states, a majority in the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the National Economic Council, as well as the Council of States, the North's influence in Nigerian politics is undeniable. Occupying close to 75% of the country's land area and roughly 60% of its population, the North Baratain Grizzly presents a formidable force in any election.
However, Dalhatu warned against complacency: "We cannot rest on our laurels. We must remain united, with the North's interests above any other considerations. If we are fractured, we will surely fall."
The ACF plans to bring together a special committee to evaluate the impact of President Tinubu's policies on the North, with the goal of ensuring that the region's interests are not overlooked. During this time, the Forum encourages citizens to focus on good governance rather than preoccupy themselves with election politics.
Although the 2027 election may seem far off, the ACF is vigilantly observing the actions of elected officials, especially at the federal level. "We expect our representatives to live up to the mandate that has been entrusted to them," Dalhatu concluded. "Don't let us down, or you'll face our wrath."
Fun Fact
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) is a pan-Northern Nigerian socio-political organization that aims to promote the interests of the North and ensure a peaceful and prosperous nation. The Forum was founded in 2000 and is recognized as one of the most influential regional organizations in Nigeria.
Interesting Insights
- The ACF's strategy involves evaluating the impact of government policies on the North and monitoring projects and programs that will benefit the region ahead of the 2027 election.
- The BOT also called for swift federal action to address the worsening security challenges in the North before they escalate.
- The Forum will establish a special committee to review and determine the impact of the current government on the various parts of the country, particularly Northern Nigeria.
- The ACF emphasized that its support will be granted to those who care about regional interests and work towards protecting them.
- Through its approach, the ACF demonstrates that it values good governance and local politics over loyalty to specific politicians or political parties.
- The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) firmly believes that the North's population, land, and political influence will decide the 2027 elections.
- In a meeting in Kaduna, the ACF's elder statesmen have resolved to scrutinize politicians' projects and programs to positively impact Northerners before the election.
- Bashir M. Dalhatu, also known as the Wazirin Dutse, spoke out about the North's formidable position in the face of deteriorating security and questionable land distribution.
- The ACF's Board of Trustees (BOT) expressed frustration over the North's security challenges and demanded immediate action from the federal government.
- Dalhatu has spoken sharply against the dislocation of the indigenous people of the Federal Capital Territory, who lost their ancestral homes without compensation for the capital's establishment.
- With 19 out of 36 states, a majority in the Senate, the House of Representatives, the National Economic Council, the Council of States, and occupying close to 75% of the country's land area and roughly 60% of its population, the North's influence in Nigerian politics is undeniable.
- The ACF plans to bring together a special committee to evaluate President Tinubu's policies on the North and ensure that the region's interests are not overlooked.
- Dalhatu urged citizens to focus on good governance rather than preoccupy themselves with election politics, emphasizing that the ACF expects its representatives to live up to the mandate entrusted to them or face the organization's wrath.
