Muhammad Alabira Nabordo
Aminu Dalhatu, Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) Jigawa State chapter, has urged northerners to take ownership of the political process and vote for leaders who are committed to their communities’ development.
Speaking on Tuesday at a meeting of the Forum, Dalhatu lamented that despite the North having the largest voter power in the country, the region was not benefiting from the current political landscape.
He criticized the zoning formula practice in the country, saying it was not part of Democracy anywhere in the world and had led to setbacks in the northern region’s development.
Dalhatu emphasized the importance of northerners registering to vote and participating in the electoral process, saying it was crucial for the region’s progress.
He urged citizens to vote only for candidates who were committed to their communities and would work for their benefit.
However the meeting, which brought together youths participants from across the 27 local government areas, aimed at finding ways to address the region’s challenges and promote unity among northerners.
He therefore called on northerners to support leaders who would prioritize their welfare and development, saying it was time for the region to take control of its own destiny.
