The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has reiterated its long-standing position that it is a cultural and socio-political organisation that does not engage in partisan politics.
Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, ACF Publicity Secretary, said in a statement, “Members and officials of ACF are free to hold personal political beliefs and affiliations, but they do not represent the ACF in such capacities.”
He explained that the attention of the forum had been drawn to a statement issued by someone purported to be speaking for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), claiming that the ACF was represented at a meeting held in Ilesha, Osun State, on March 31, 2026, to endorse their party and candidate.
According to Muhammad-Baba, “We wish to clarify that Alhaji Murtala Aliyu, Mutawallen Gombe, the Secretary General of the ACF attended the meeting at the invitation of Afenifere to witness their General Meeting in Ilesha to further improve the relationship between the socio-cultural groups – ACF, Afenifere, and Northern Elders Forum – to discuss ways to move the country forward.
“He was, therefore, at the meeting as a representative of ACF, as an observer. He was there specifically to meet with Afenifere to discuss cooperation among the regional groups.”
He stated, “ACF therefore hereby distance itself from the announcement made by the agent of the SDP” and emphasised that “the ACF name and reputation should not be used to imply endorsement of any partisan political interest or, for that matter, representation of the organisation.”
It urged the general public to disregard the statement and to understand that the ACF remains committed to its principles and objectives, uninfluenced by partisan politics.
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