Northerners in Rivers State through the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of marginalisation
The Arewa Consultative Forum Chairman for Rivers State and Southern Nigeria, Musa Saidu, has expressed deep concern over the alleged continued marginalization of Northerners in Rivers State by Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
“We did not do bad to Governor Fubara. What we are seeing is that the policy of Wike has continued. We do not have any representative in the Rivers State Government House on behalf of the North.”Saidu expressed deep disappointment and frustration, stating that Fubara has created a crisis and division among Northerners.
While speaking on the recent inauguration of five news commissioners, Saidu expressed disappointment that Northerners were not represented in the recent appointment of commissioners, with an Igboman from Abia State being the only non-Rivers State indigene on the list. Saidu, however, reiterated that Northerners are not opposed to Fubara’s government, but want to see progress and inclusivity in Rivers State.
The ACF leader also criticized Fubara’s recent appointment of commissioners, which he said did not reflect the diversity of the state.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.
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