The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has disclosed that the region is not afraid of restructuring but “first we have to agree whether Nigeria should remain as one country before we make a decision.”
Reacting to the communiqué released by the southern governors at the end of their meeting in Asaba, Delta, the ACF in a statement issued by its Emmanuel Yawe, National Publicity Secretary said the forum believes that before a decision is taken on restructuring the different components must take a decision whether the country should remain one entity.
“Our position on this is informed on the facts that some of the advocates of restructuring are at the same time advocating the dissolution of Nigeria.
“Are they believers in Nigeria at all? We must all agree to let Nigeria be before we move forward,” the statement declared.
Also on the issue of the ban of open grazing, ACF said, “We don’t think there is much problem here with the stand of the ACF.
“At our last National Working Committee meeting in Kaduna the national leader of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACABAN) spoke to us at length.
“He said he and his organisation have decided that the only way forward and that is in the interest of MACABAN is to embark on ranching and they were waiting for governments policy on this.
“If MACABAN wants open grazing banned, not only in the southern part of Nigeria but all over Nigeria, who are we to say otherwise.
“We are therefore in support of the stand of MACABAN and the southern state governors.
“On the issue of dialogue, ACF has always believed in this if the aim of the dialogue is to promote the unity and progress of the whole country.”
YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
Battle For First Bank: The Untold Story
Last week was one of twists and turns for First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the nation’s oldest banking institution. It was a week that saw the bank’s MD sacked and reinstated, as major shareholders struggled for control of the financial powerhouse. SULAIMON OLANREWAJU reports…
#EndSARS Panel: Drama As Witness Presents Video Evidence Of Slain Lekki Protesters
A witness of the Lekki tollgate shooting incident, Miss Sarah Ibrahim has presented video evidence of people injured and killed at the scene to the Lagos State Judicial Panel. Tribune Online reports that…
Truck loaded with live bullets falls, spills contents in Onitsha
Onitsha residents are currently in fear, as a truck fully loaded with cartons of live bullets fell into a ditch and spilled its content all around the street, in the commercial city of Anambra State…
After Two Years, Daddy Freeze Apologises To Bishop Oyedepo
Daddy Freeze whose real name is Ifedayo Olarinde has apologised to Bishop Oyedepo who is the presiding bishop and founder of Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel…
“We believe the media is the pulse of culture, business, and innovation. This media roundtable…
Speaking on Arise TV's Newsnight, Aguene, who is also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of…
The Jincheng Riders Youths Association says it will partner with the Niger State Government to…
A pro-democracy group in Kwara state, “Kwara Must Change”, has proposed the creation of a…
He said, “These leaders serve as the backbone of their respective communities and governance structures,…
The chairmanship aspirant made this promise on Monday in his address to people of Eti-Osa,…
This website uses cookies.