Tag: ACF

Northern politicians ask Tinubu to reconsider tax reform Bills

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Northern politicians

Some northern politicians have advised President Bola Tinubu to respect the position of the National Economic Council on the controversial tax reform Bills. Recall that President Tinubu declared last Monday that the tax reforms had come to stay, ruling out the possibility of withdrawing them from the 10th National Assembly as the governors had demanded. However, Northern members of the 10th NASS, the League of Northern Democrats, (LND), and the Northern Elders’ Forum, (NEF), have expressed dismay with President’s insistence that there will be no reversal on the controversial tax…

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‘How Atiku repositioned North, founded ACF’ Dr. Bugaje

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Dr. Bugaje

A political activist and former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Usman Bugaje, has lauded former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar for his pivotal role in creating the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and repositioning northern Nigeria during his tenure. Speaking on Tuesday in Jada, Adamawa State, Dr. Bugaje highlighted Atiku’s achievements in a paper titled: Atiku Abubakars Contribution to Democracy and Development: A Study in Vision, Dedication, and Tenacity. The presentation was part of activities marking the 2024 Atikus Week of Service. Dr. Bugaje explained that before Atikus intervention, the North…

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ACF lifts its NEC Chairman, Osuman’s suspension

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ACF lifts suspension

The Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), has officially lifted the suspension of Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), as Chairman of its National Executive Committee, (NEC). This decision was announced yesterday in a statement signed by the forum’s Secretary-General, Malam Murtala Aliyu. He said the move follows interventions by the ACFs Unity, Peace, and Reconciliation Committee, chaired by Ajiyan Katagum, Dr. Mahmud Yayale Ahmed (CFR). Aliyu explained that the reconciliation committee engaged key stakeholders, including the Chairmen of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Council, (NEC), in discussions aimed at…

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Well take over ACF Secretariat if Chairman is not reinstated- Northern Youth group

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Northern Youth group threatens

The Northern Youth Assembly (NYA) has threatened to take over the Secretariat of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), in Kaduna in protest if Chairman of the Forum, Mamman Mike Osuman, is not reinstated back to office in the next seven days. Recall that Mamman was recently suspended by the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the ACF for saying that ACF will only support a Northern Presidential candidate in the 2027 general election. According to the NYA, it received with shock, the statement jointly signed by Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu and Murtala…

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Northern youths condemn suspension of ACF Chairman

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Northern youths condemn

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria, (NYCN), has condemned the suspension of the chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF) Mamman Mike Osuman, allegedly for telling the truth to power. A statement issued by the groups National President, Isah Abubakar yesterday in Kaduna said a situation where Northern leaders prioritise self-gain to the general growth and well-being of their people was bad. What has the chairman said that is not the true reflection of what many could not say for fear of favour? We, the Northern youth, feel highly ashamed…

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ACF urges North to prioritise self-defence, amid rising insecurity

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ACF urges North

The Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), has called for increased public awareness on the importance of self-defence in the face of rising insecurity in northern Nigeria. Speaking during the National Executive Committee meeting held yesterday, ACF Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN), highlighted the alarming rate of attacks, kidnappings, and killings in the region. According to the ACF, there is a need for public awareness to educate the people on the importance of self-defence in the North due to the prevailing insecurity. The chairman highlighted the alarming rate of attacks, kidnappings and…

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EndBadGovernance: Halt sham treason trial of hunger protesters by the Police - ACF asks FG

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EndBadGovernance protesters

The Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF), has called on the Federal Government to halt the treason trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters. The ACF, while reacting to the trial of minors at a Federal High Court, Abuja, by the Nigerian Police over allegations of treason, and other offences, arising from their participation in the August 2024 protests, described the trial as a show of shame. The statement, signed by the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, further described the trial of minors as a demonstration of needless official high-handedness at its worst.…

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Northern Nigerias existence in next five years uncertain – ACF

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ACF on North's insecurity

Says regions insecurity out of control The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed fear that banditry and insurgency have gone out of control in Northern Nigeria to the extent that it may threaten the cohesive existence of the entire region in the next five years. The ACF’s Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Alhaji Bashir Muhammad ?alhatu, has expressed the Forums concern over the current insecurity in the North, and warned that banditry and general insecurity have posed serious threat to the survival of the region. ?alhatu issued the…

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‘North ready for Constitutional changes’ ACF Chairman

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North on Constitution

Says region experiencing one of the worst crisis in history Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu, has declared that the North is willing to embrace constitutional review and administrative changes. Speaking at a meeting of the BoT and Northern Leaders in Kaduna, Dalhatu dispelled notions that the North is averse to Constitutional review. We must put all and sundry on notice that the North is ready, now and in the future, and will be willing to consider any proposals for changing the Constitution as…

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“Shun planned protest”, ACF, Ohanaeze, IGP tell youths

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ACF, Ohanaeze, IGP to youths

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the ?hanaeze Ndigbo, yesterday dissociated themselves from the protest being planned by some shadowy groups. Also yesterday Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani cautioned Norths youths to shun call for protest. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), however, urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address grievances being expressed by those planning the protest. ACF National Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, said the indices that track human progress, including poverty, illiteracy, health, and security of life and property, tend to place the North at the back. He dissociated…

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