The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has declared that President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and Labour Party figure Peter Obi no longer command the confidence of many voters in northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ACF spokesperson, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, made this known during a television interview on Monday, citing widespread voter disillusionment across the region.
ACF Criticizes Political Leadership
Prof. Mohammed-Baba criticized Nigeria's political class for failing to address insecurity and economic hardship. He described the current leadership and opposition figures as lacking clear policy direction. According to him, the average northern voter has been disillusioned for a long time, and the impact of President Tinubu's policies on the economy and individual lives has been highly disappointing, if not disturbing.
Atiku and Obi Dismissed as Alternatives
The ACF spokesman dismissed both Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi as viable alternatives. He questioned Atiku's policy direction and political consistency, stating, “I don’t see anything from him that presents an alternative apart from saying this government has failed. Where is the beef?” Regarding Obi, he noted that shifting political alliances had weakened trust in his candidacy among northern voters.
Call for Credible Solutions Ahead of 2027
Mohammed-Baba warned that worsening insecurity and economic pressure are pushing communities toward self-help, describing it as a dangerous trend. He stressed that no single region can determine Nigeria's presidential outcome alone and that voters will ultimately demand credible alternatives rather than political sentiment in 2027. “Is there anybody offering an alternative now? I don’t see anything,” he said.
