The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration for prioritising early political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 elections, while failing to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and economic hardship.
This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba.
In a strongly worded statement, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba said the ACF expressed disappointment at what it described as the ruling party’s obsession with political campaigns, defections, and re-election strategies.
“The ruling party seems more obsessed with early campaigns than with tackling the real problems facing the country,” the group said.
The ACF noted with concern that insecurity, especially in the northern region, has continued to escalate, while government efforts and policies have done little to provide lasting solutions.
The forum also condemned what it termed “reckless public spending,” citing revelations about budget insertions of over ₦260 million each for streetlights in the 2025 federal budget.
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“That there has to date been no official denial of such crassly reckless and surreal insertions attests to the insensitivity of public officials and political representatives to the plight of ordinary Nigerians,” it stated.
The ACF warned that continued neglect of citizens’ needs could lead to mass discontent and despair.
It criticized security officials for making head-in-the-sand statements, ignoring the reality that many state governors and communities are under serious threats.
“Delusional hubris and head-in-the-sand claims continue to characterise pronouncements by officials charged with responsibilities for security,” it stated.
