The League of Northern Democrats, (LND), has reached out to similar other groups in the region, including Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Middle-Belt Forum (MBF), to forge common ground to return power to the region in the 2027 presidential election
Addressing members of the ACF on Thursday, during their meeting, the Chairman of the LND, Ibrahim Shekarau, said meeting with other northern groups marked the beginning of a transformative coalition for Northern Nigeria.
Shekarau, who spoke through one of the members of the LND, Ibrahim Isa Bio, a former Minister of Transportation, noted that the teaming up required commitment, collaboration and a shared vision from all the groups.
According to Shekarau, “In our effort to rebuild a stronger Northern Nigeria, I am pleased to inform you that we have also held consultative meetings with the leaderships of the Northern Elders Forum and the Middle-Belt Forum, and our discussions yielded fruits, with agreements in-principle to forge a coalition among our four organizations – i.e. ACF, LND, NEF and the Middle Belt Forum.
The League of Northern Democrats said, “This coalition is not just for today, but for the future – a future where Northern Nigeria regains its status as a beacon of progress, culture and leadership in Nigeria.
“This unified front will complete the long-sought unity of the North. The consequence of such a coalition will be profound: political entities such as the PDP, APC, LP, NNPP, SDP, State governors, legislators and even the presidency will be humbled and compelled to support and align with our vision, thus reclaiming the dignity, stability and influence of Northern Nigeria for the benefit of all Nigerians”.
The LND’s, visit to ACF came 48 hours after the Forum had faulted economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying it lacked human face.
The Chairman Board of Trustees of the ACF, Bashir Ɗalhatu, while welcoming the LND leadership, noted that the formation of the coalition was a welcome development.
He added that the coming together of the LND, ACF, NEF and the Middle-Belt Forum, was an additional strength of the pan-northern organisation.
