Arewa youths raises alarm over destabilization plots in Zamfara

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and the Northern Emancipation Network (NEN) have raised the alarm over plans by Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, to incite instability in the North.
This is even as the group called on the Federal Government to deal decisively with every troublemaker while appealing to the Supreme Court justices to meticulously consider the facts before them when delivering their verdict.
In a statement released by the President General of AYCF, Yerima Shettima, the organization disclosed that it has received credible information regarding Governor Lawal’s intention to finance protests across the northern region for personal political gain.
The AYCF believes that Governor Lawal plans to orchestrate these protests in a bid to tarnish the image of his predecessor, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and hold him responsible for any ensuing chaos.
The organization is thus calling on the federal government, particularly the Department of Security Services, to closely monitor the activities of Governor Lawal to prevent any surprises.
“We caution the people of Zamfara to remain vigilant and wary of the direction their government is taking, while also resisting any attempts to incite them into untoward actions,” stated Yerima Shettima.
The AYCF further revealed that Governor Lawal’s tactics are aimed at preempting the forthcoming judgment of the Supreme Court in the Governorship Elections petition involving Matawalle.
As such, the organization has urged the Supreme Court to stand firm, not be intimidated, and ensure the fair and just dispensation of justice.
“We specifically call on the esteemed Justices of the Supreme Court to resolve the disputed 98,000 votes in favor of Matawalle and declare him as the rightful winner of the March 2023 election,” emphasized Yerima Shettima.
The AYCF expressed its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the North and urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure that the region continues to prosper.
In a separate statement, NEN has issued a fervent call to the federal government to take proactive measures in dealing with any form of dissent or incitement to misconduct that may arise from the outcome of the expected Supreme Court ruling on the Zamfara Governorship appeal.