By Abdullahi Mukhtar AlgasgainiThe Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has stated that Northern Nigeria will only back presidential candidates in the 2027 elections who prioritize the region’s interests.
ACF Board of Trustees Chairman Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu made the declaration on Wednesday during a meeting in Kaduna, attended by prominent Northern leaders, including former governors, ministers, and top political figures.
Dalhatu, a former Minister of Power and Steel, stressed that the North’s support will go to leaders committed to advancing its development, not to any specific party or politician.
“The North has the numbers, land, and political strength to shape Nigeria’s future, but we must stay united,” he said.
The region holds 19 states, the majority in the National Assembly, and about 60% of Nigeria’s population.
The ACF urged Northern stakeholders to work together, warning that division would weaken the region’s influence.