The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has restated its non-partisan posture, stressing that the body would not align with any political party despite the personal political leanings of its members.
Chairman of the Forum, Chief Mamman Osuman (SAN), gave the assurance on Thursday, August 21, in Kaduna at the 78th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
He explained that ACF’s mission remained the protection of the North’s interests within the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria.
“At this juncture, I must remind all members that ACF is not partisan.
“While we each have our individual beliefs, ideologies and idiosyncrasies, ACF, to all intents and purposes, absolutely remains aloof and does not belong to any political party but is nonetheless, stoically, unapologetically, unreservedly and passionately attached to the mission of the salvation of the North and its people—without prejudice to the indivisibility and sovereignty of Nigeria,” Osuman emphasised.
The chairman noted that while ACF would not be drawn into partisan politics, the Forum would continue to work with organisations that share its objectives.
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He disclosed that the “Forum for National Restoration” had been invited to brief members at the NEC meeting as part of ongoing engagements.
Osuman further revealed that the body’s 25th anniversary celebration was being planned for October 15–30, 2025, adding that committees were already working towards the jubilee event.
“All hands are on deck towards this Jubilee celebration. Committees are already at work and I have been privileged to sit in on some of their meetings.
“The individual sacrifices of members, the discipline, consciousness, depth and scope of their preparations are amazing,” he said.
He also used the occasion to caution members against circulating unverified or radical opinions on ACF’s Rapid Response Platform, urging them instead to rely on state chapters and the headquarters for guidance.
The NEC meeting, which had 12 agenda items, also featured discussions on security, regional unity, and ongoing administrative issues, culminating in closed-door deliberations among prominent northern leaders.