The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has expressed concerns over the marginalization of Northerners living in Lagos and the inequitable distribution of goods and services by the government of Babajide Sanwo-Olu.


The AYCF is hence, calling on the government of Lagos State, under Sanwo-Olu's leadership, to address the concerns of Northerners living in the state.


"They demand fair representation in key positions within the government, as well as the equitable distribution of goods and services.


"The AYCF stresses that failure to address these concerns, may have significant political consequences in the upcoming elections," the group said.


The forum's President General, Yerima Shettima, in a statement, made available to our correspondent yesterday, warned that the Northern population in Lagos will reject any candidate with a similar tribal extremist view as Sanwo-Olu or any person remotely connected to him in the 2027 elections due to growing dissatisfaction with his biased brand of leadership.

According to Shettima, the Northerners trusted Sanwo-Olu's campaign promises and pledges, supported and invested heavily in his candidacy, which led to a significant majority of votes in his favour.

"However, these promises have turned out to be mere lies and deceptions," Shettima said.


The AYCF argued that the Northerners who played a significant role in Sanwo-Olu's victory were ultimately marginalized, betrayed, and let down by the administration.

One of the key issues raised by the AYCF is the bias in appointments and patronage.


Shettima claimed that Sanwo-Olu favoured Southerners over Northerners in terms of appointments, while even the Igbo, who massively supported and overwhelmingly voted for Peter Obi, received more favourable treatment.


"This bias in appointments has further fueled discontent among Northerners in Lagos, resulting in growing dissatisfaction with Sanwo-Olu's leadership.The AYCF also expressed concerns over the inequitable distribution of goods and services by the San-Olu's administration.


"The Northern population, being a significant part of Lagos State, expects to receive a fair share of resources and development projects in the communities where they predominate. However, the Northern communities in Lagos have been neglected, with resources and projects disproportionately allocated to Yoruba indigenes and residents.


"This imbalance has exacerbated economic challenges and deepened the sense of marginalization among Northern communities."In March 2023, Northern voters in Lagos entrusted their faith in Sanwo-Olu to address their limitations and guide them towards a secure and prosperous future.

"They believed that their votes would result in a united Lagos state, where resources and appointments would be proportionately shared. However, months into its inception, the administration has proven to be controlled by Yoruba regional jingoists," said Shettima.

"The Northerners cannot be marginalized elements in Lagos. They are a people with immense potential, rich resources, and a vibrant population. Dismissing the Northerner's concerns and aspirations would be a grave mistake, as it would undermine the future success of any political party Sanwo-Olu may associate with. Failure to lead with justice, sensitivity, and recognition of Lagos' plural nature may result in Northern voters turning their backs on Sanwo-Olu and his party, just as they did with his predecessors," Shettima added.

Quarter system mentality is Nigerian number one Virus after Corruption

What says Yoruba Muslims ?

Everyone should know their limits in this country. You cannot be in someone's homeland and be calling for representations in appointments. That's insane. If you want to be represented, contest in elections and win elective positions.

Northerners have a low IQ and are easily deceived.

In 2027, they will still vote for crooks at all levels, as long as their imams tell them to.

All Nigerians are at "home" in their homeland of Nigeria.

Stop all this sectoral nonsense. Nigeria belongs to Nigerians, we can't preach unity, but behave as if we are not unified.

A word is enough for the wise.

SoNature:
Everyone should know their limits in this country. You cannot be in someone's homeland and be calling for representations in appointments. That's insane. If you want to be represented, contest in elections and win elective positions.

Is Yerima Shettima living in Lagos State?

He is neither an Indegine nor a citizen of Lagos State and as such lacks the authority to make demands.

This kind country sef.......so the governor should be serving food on the table of Northerners in a special plates and give appointments to incompetent fellows cos they are from the Northern support hub....una dey try.

Sanwo olu should accommodate them

Assuming it was Ohaneze that made this complaint, agbado lunatics would have gone on rampage all over Isale Eko, pursued their Oba with koboko and steal his canvas like the last time but as na Arewa, civilized responses or silence will follow. Sanwo baby should please do the needful and carry these people along

See audacity, I no blame them, I blame Yorubas sha

Every time you are quick to mention Yoruba,if not for greediness and selfishness of Yorubas Lagos should belong to all Nigerians as a former capital that was developed with our common wealth the way Abuja is being developed with our common wealth. If you believe Yorubas developed Lagos why haven't them developed other Yorubas states.

franchasofficia:
See audacity, I no blame them, I blame Yorubas sha