Hakeem Baba-Ahmed says the North wants President Tinubu to tackle their problems. The former adviser highlighted concerns about regional insecurity, poverty, lack of jobs, and drug abuse. He noticed a different tone at a recent Arewa Consultative Forum meeting compared to previous gatherings. The North feels it deserves more attention as an equal part of Nigeria. People from the region believe politicians only care about them during election seasons.
Northern leaders feel reduced to mere voters who receive small gifts of food and money every four years. Baba-Ahmed reports that the North sees itself suffering more than other areas of Nigeria. With two years passed in the current administration, northern leaders ask Tinubu to focus on their needs. They want a leader who works for all regions, not just specific parts of the country. The North seeks someone who serves everyone across all zones of Nigeria.
Northern leaders feel reduced to mere voters who receive small gifts of food and money every four years. Baba-Ahmed reports that the North sees itself suffering more than other areas of Nigeria. With two years passed in the current administration, northern leaders ask Tinubu to focus on their needs. They want a leader who works for all regions, not just specific parts of the country. The North seeks someone who serves everyone across all zones of Nigeria.
