Secession threats: Former President sends strong message to northern elites, details emerge

Amid permutations for the 2027 presidency, elder statesman and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd.), has urged northern elites to champion causes that serve the collective interest of Nigeria rather than narrow regional concerns.

Gowon spoke days after the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) announced its decision to support northerners running for the presidency and others who might be interested in contesting for elections in 2027.

While hosting a delegation from the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats (LND) at the Yakubu Gowon Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, November 27, Gowon emphasized the importance of fostering unity and collaboration across Nigeria’s diverse regions.

“The north must ensure that its actions are in the best interest of Nigeria. My support for the creation of states was driven by the need to…. Read the full article.