By Emmanuel Kwada
The Northern Youth Assembly (Majalisar Matasan Arewa) has expressed disappointment and outrage over the suspension of the Executive Chairman of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Mamman Mike Osuman, SAN. According to the Assembly, Mr. Osuman’s suspension was a result of his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s anti-people policies, which have led to widespread hardship in the country.
The Northern Youth Assembly, which represents the youth in the nineteen Northern States, views the suspension as a shameful act that indicates ACF’s lack of concern for the masses. The Assembly believes that ACF’s action was aimed at pleasing President Tinubu, despite his administration’s persecution of the people of Northern Nigeria.
Incivility and undemocratic action
The Assembly’s statement, signed by its National President, Ali Mohammed Idris, PhD, and other officials, condemned ACF’s decision, describing it as “incivility and undemocratic action.” The statement also criticized ACF’s failure to achieve tangible results in supporting the development of Northern Nigeria, despite being established 24 years ago.
The Northern Youth Assembly has given ACF an ultimatum of 7 days to lift the suspension of Mr. Osuman and restore his powers and honor. Failure to comply will lead to the Assembly mobilizing youths from the nineteen Northern States to take over the ACF secretariat in Kaduna.
The Northern Youth Assembly has given ACF an ultimatum of 7 days to lift the suspension of Mr. Osuman and restore his powers and honor
The Assembly also expressed its strong opinion that Nigerians deserve better than what they are getting under President Tinubu’s administration, which has rendered millions of Nigerians into poverty. The Assembly hinted at the possibility of launching a regional campaign to support the emergence of a new capable leader from Northern Nigeria in 2027.
The press release, signed by a coalition of youth leaders from across Northern states, underscores a growing grassroots movement voicing dissent against both the ACF’s actions and the economic policies of the federal government.
