ACF Crisis: Chairman Petitions Gov Sani, DSS, Police
The disagreement within the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has deepened following a petition by the organization's Chairman, Maman Mike Osuman, SAN, to Governor Uba Sani, the Director of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Police.
Chairman's Petition
In the petition dated October 9, 2026, Osuman raised concerns about a break-in at the ACF's national headquarters in Kaduna. He alleged that some individuals entered the offices, changed locks, and removed some items without the consent of the forum's leadership.
Organization's Internal Conflict
The latest development highlights the divisions among members and stakeholders over who should control the affairs of the northern socio-cultural organization. This follows the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the forum's decision to suspend the chairman, Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, over alleged breaches of the organization's constitution.
BoT Reaction to NEC Decision
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of ACF has dismissed the NEC's decision, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional, and an attempt to destabilize the organization.
ACF's National Secretariat Break-In
On May 2026, the national secretariat of ACF was broken into, raising concerns about the security of the organization's premises and assets.
ACF's National Secretariat Break-In: Police Investigation
The Kaduna State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the break-in incident at the ACF's national secretariat.
ACF Chairman's Suspension
On May 2026, the NEC of ACF resolved to suspend the chairman, Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, over alleged breaches of the organization's constitution.
BoT Rejects NEC Decision
The BoT of ACF has dismissed the NEC's decision, describing it as illegal, unconstitutional, and an attempt to destabilize the organization.
ACF's National Secretariat Break-In: Police Investigation
The Kaduna State Police Command has launched an investigation into the break-in incident at the ACF's national secretariat.
ACF Chairman's Suspension: Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of ACF has rejected the National Executive Council's (NEC) decision to suspend the chairman, Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, over alleged breaches of the organization's constitution.
ACF's National Secretariat Break-In: Police Investigation
The Kaduna State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the break-in incident at the ACF's national secretariat.
ACF Chairman's Suspension: Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees of ACF has dismissed the National Executive Council's (NEC) decision to suspend the chairman, Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, over alleged breaches of the organization's constitution.
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