By Abubakar Yunusa, Abuja
Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has said that the forum is not affiliated to any political party or aspirant, and is strongly committed to the creation of a level playing field which will allow the emergence of the best leaders in the 2023 elections.
Its Director, Publicity and Advocacy,Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed in a statement signed yesterday, explained that it has also remained consistent in its conviction that all parts of the country should play their parts freely, unhindered by restrictions which offended principles of inclusion and fairness.
According to him,the Forum believes the North has excellent candidates whose fate should be left to party delegates and voters to decide.
He said,the Forum remained united behind the protection and projection of interests of the North and Nigeria.
He noted it has become necessary to address the impression created in part by mischief, and in part by genuine confusion over the role of the Convener of Northern Elders Forum.
“It is important to make clear that the entire process did not involve the Northern Elders Forum as a group, and is not a product of the group.
Professor Ango Abdullahi is free to undertake any lawful activity as a citizen, and genuine misinterpretations of his role are understandable.
