Arewa youths condemn leaders opposing Tinubu’s reforms

Arewa youths condemn leaders opposing Tinubu’s reforms

ABUJA – The Arewa Youth Leaders and Professionals Forum (AYLPF) has publicly distanced itself from Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, criticizing his opposition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms as harmful to the unity and progress of northern Nigeria.

During a press conference held in Abuja on Monday, AYLPF National President Abdulahi Bilal Mohammed expressed the group’s discontent with both Governor Mohammed and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, labeling their actions as self-serving and detrimental to the region.

He called on patriotic Nigerians to reject leaders who promote division and to support Tinubu’s administration, which it described as committed to national growth and development.

The group acknowledged that while the president’s reforms may entail short-term challenges, they are necessary for repositioning Nigeria for future prosperity.

The AYLPF warned against the actions of those opposing reforms, suggesting that they are motivated by a desire to maintain the corrupt privileges afforded by past administrations.

The group said, “Governor Bala Mohammed’s stance is not driven by genuine concern for Nigeria’s development but reflects his disdain for national unity and the trust placed in him by the people of Bauchi State and the country at large.

“His recent statements and actions are a clear indication of his disdain for the unity and progress of Nigeria. His opposition to President Tinubu’s reforms is not rooted in any genuine concern for the nation, but rather, a desperate attempt to cling to the corrupt practices of the past that have benefited him and his cronies.

“Indeed, it is disheartening that leaders entrusted with the responsibility of creating unity and development have instead chosen the path of betrayal and self-interest. Their antics are a betrayal of trust, not only to the North but to the entire nation.

“El-Rufai’s recent utterances and actions demonstrate his detachment from the realities and priorities of the Nigerian people. His emaciated political relevance has driven him into reckless rhetoric and divisive politicking, all in a futile attempt to revive his presidential ambitions.

“Nevertheless, we acknowledge that President Tinubu’s reforms come with short-term inconveniences. Change is never easy, especially when it disrupts the norm that everyone is accustomed to.”