Prominent Nigerian socio-political commentator and former senator, Shehu Sani, has praised the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) for speaking out about the economic hardships faced by Nigerians under the current administration. However, Sani also expressed disappointment with the group, accusing it of failing to raise similar concerns when a northern-led government was in power....CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING.>>
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In a post on his verified Twitter account, Sani wrote, “ACF has spoken the truth about hardship in the present Nigeria, that is commendable; but they failed to speak the same truth when a northerner was in power.” His remarks sparked further debate about the influence of regional and ethnic biases in Nigeria’s political discourse, with Sani suggesting that the ACF’s advocacy may have been selective depending on the ethnicity of the country’s leadership.
The ACF, one of the most prominent northern socio-political organizations, recently issued a statement addressing the growing economic difficulties in Nigeria, calling on the government to implement urgent measures to ease the burden on the populace. The group’s concern was particularly focused on the rising cost of living, unemployment, and inflation, which have left many Nigerians struggling to make ends meet.
While the ACF’s intervention has been largely welcomed by those who believe the government needs to do more for its citizens, Sani’s critique points to a broader issue in Nigerian politics: the tendency for regional groups to prioritize ethnic loyalty over national concerns. He argued that the ACF’s failure to speak out during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner, exemplified a pattern where some political actors remain silent during hardships when their own ethnic group holds power.…..For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
