ACF Lifts Suspension of National Chairman, Mamman Osuman, Details Emerge
- The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has recalled the suspended NEC chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN)
- The secretary-general of the forum, Malam Murtala Aliyu, confirmed this development via a statement released to the press on Wednesday
- Osuman's battle began following the ACF's stance on supporting northern politicians rather than President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has lifted Mamman Mike Osuman (SAN)'s suspension as chairman of its National Executive Committee (NEC).
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The decision was communicated in a statement by the secretary-general of the forum, Malam Murtala Aliyu, made available to the press on Wednesday, December 4.
Aliyu said:
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“That the ACF Unity, Peace and Reconciliation Committee under the chairmanship of Dr Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, CFR, Ajiyan Katagum has intervened in the recent leadership crisis in ACF.
“It had invited some stakeholders, including the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and that of the National Executive Council, among others, and has had a family discussion on the unfortunate development.
“Consequently, the issue has been amicably resolved in the interest of the great people of Arewa, and the suspension is hereby withdrawn.”
Why ACF suspended Osuman
Recall that Osuman was suspended over statements he allegedly made that were criticised by some of the BoT and NEC members as deviating from the organisation’s non-partisanship.
Osuman was accused of making unauthorised remarks suggesting that the north would back a northern presidential candidate in the 2027 elections.
Read more about the Arewa Forum here:
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2027: Kwankwaso kicks as ACF dumps Tinubu
In another development, Legit.ng reported that the Arewa Consultative Forum was earlier criticised for its decision to dump President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
Ilyasu Kwankwaso faulted the ACF's move and urged the Forum to focus on more pressing issues in the north and stop attacking President Tinubu.
The Arewa Forum on Wednesday announced support for northern presidential candidates and faulted President Tinubu’s harsh economic reforms.
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