The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticized the Presidency for suggesting that President Bola Tinubu will remain in office until 2031.

According to reports, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume urged northern political leaders eyeing the 2027 presidency to abandon their ambitions and wait until 2031, after Tinubu’s presumed second term.

In response, the ACF rebuked the administration for prioritizing discussions about the 2027 election over addressing Nigeria’s pressing governance challenges.

Speaking to Punch, ACF National Publicity Secretary Tukur Muhammad-Baba described such discussions as distractions from urgent national issues.

Muhammad-Baba also stated that the ACF remains non-partisan, emphasizing its primary focus on safeguarding the interests and welfare of Nigerians, rather than endorsing or opposing any political candidates.