The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying President Bola Tinubu has significantly lost political goodwill in the North since the 2023 election.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Tukur Mohammed-Baba, made this known on Arise Television’s PrimeTime, where he also said none of the major opposition figures, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nigeria Democratic Congress candidate Peter Obi currently present a convincing alternative for Nigerians.
He described the country’s political class as largely self-serving, saying they are more focused on personal ambition than solving national problems like insecurity and economic hardship.
According to him, many northern voters are becoming increasingly frustrated with the political system.
“There is no party that clearly presents a strong policy direction or ideology. The average northern voter is disillusioned,” “Politics has become about personalities and personal interest, not the people”, he said.
Speaking on President Tinubu, Mohammed-Baba said while the 2023 election benefited from strong northern support, many citizens now feel disappointed with the impact of current policies on everyday life.
He also raised concerns about worsening insecurity, saying attacks by armed groups are increasing despite government interventions.
On Atiku Abubakar, he described the former vice president as a “repeat contender” who has not clearly explained what he would do differently if elected president.
“Opposition alone is not enough. Where is the clear plan?” he asked.
Turning to Peter Obi, he said the former Anambra State governor had lost part of his earlier support in the North due to frequent party changes, which he said has created uncertainty about his political direction.
He also criticized Obi’s running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, over recent public remarks referencing northern political icons, describing such comments as inappropriate and controversial within northern political culture.
When asked who the North might support in 2027, he declined to mention any specific candidate, saying the region is still watching developments.
He further warned that no region can single-handedly determine Nigeria’s presidential outcome, stressing that the North itself is politically diverse and not a unified voting bloc.
With rising fuel prices, widespread insecurity, and millions of out-of-school children, he said the 2027 election would likely be shaped by economic realities rather than political alliances.
“People are asking one key question: who truly has a credible solution?” he said.