North tired of Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, says ACF
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At a glance
- The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) stated that the North is tired of current political leaders.
- ACF's National Publicity Secretary, Tukur Mohammed-Baba, believes President Bola Tinubu has lost support in the North.
- The forum also indicated that neither Atiku Abubakar nor Peter Obi present a viable alternative for the region ahead of the 2027 election.
The North is weary of the current political leadership, including President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and presidential candidate Peter Obi, according to the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF). The ACF's National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, declared that Tinubu has significantly diminished his political standing in the North since the 2023 elections.
Mohammed-Baba expressed skepticism about the alternatives presented by Abubakar and Obi, suggesting they do not offer a credible path forward for the region. This assessment comes as the political landscape prepares for the 2027 presidential election, indicating a potential search for new leadership within the North.
The ACF's statement reflects a growing sentiment of dissatisfaction among a key demographic, signaling potential shifts in political alliances and voter priorities. The forum's pronouncements carry weight in northern Nigeria, suggesting a challenging political environment for the incumbent and his main rivals.
President Bola Tinubu has lost significant political standing in the North since 2023, warning that neither former Vice President Atiku Abubakar nor Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate, Peter Obi, offers the region any credible alternative ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
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