ACF Urges Government to Prioritize Security Over Elections

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the Federal Government and political office holders to prioritize the escalating insecurity in Nigeria over preparations for the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, the ACF highlighted the serious threat posed by ongoing attacks, killings, and abductions across states including Zamfara, Plateau, Taraba, Benue, Niger, Katsina, and Kogi.

The forum expressed concern over the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members in Imo State and reported incidents in Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The ACF criticized President Bola Tinubu’s October 1 Independence Day address for its limited focus on insecurity, despite the President acknowledging the issue.

The forum insisted that political leaders must prioritize citizen safety over electioneering, stating, “Electioneering campaigns must give way to action over insecurity,” and called for urgent government action against the rising violence.