The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the apex socio-cultural group of Northern Nigeria, has outrightly dismissed the reported one-term presidential agreement between Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The ACF labeled the secret arrangement illegal, unconstitutional, and a product of pure political desperation.

“Nobody Sent Them to Negotiate for North or South”

Speaking in an interview with Leadership, the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Tukur Muhammad Baba, emphasized that neither Obi nor Kwankwaso possesses the authority to negotiate power rotation between the regions:

• No Mandate: Nobody commissioned either candidate to broker a presidential deal between the North and the South.

• Self-Interest: The pact is driven strictly by personal political ambitions rather than public service.

• Unconstitutional Concept: Leadership rotation is strictly an internal political party affair, not a constitutional requirement, and cannot be forced onto the nation.

Why ACF Wants Voters to Reject the NDC Ticket

Baba argued that rather than convincing Northern voters to support their campaign, the one-term agreement is a strong reason for Nigerians to reject both candidates at the 2027 polls.

“Suppose Peter Obi wins by chance and performs exceptionally well; would it make sense to force him out after just four years for an unproven candidate? It simply makes no sense,” Baba stated.

“Nigerian politicians should not act as if attaining power is all that matters. The fact that they signed such an agreement shows they do not wish this country well.”

During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), outlined the party’s strategy for addressing insecurity ahead of the 2027 elections. He stated that an NDC administration would engage with everyone, including criminals and terrorists, to help deter their actions. Kwankwaso noted that local residents in affected areas are well-aware of the identities and locations of these outlaws,                                                                                                                                                                                                           but they often withhold information from security forces out of fear due to negative past experiences when reporting them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶