The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly criticized Rabiu Kwankwaso, the running mate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, for drawing parallels between himself and revered northern figures like the late Sarduana of Sokoto, Ahmadu Bello, and Aminu Kano. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, made this known during an interview on Arise Television.
Mohammed-Baba described Kwankwaso’s remarks as inappropriate and misplaced, noting that the politician’s claim to being a ‘new Messiah’ for the North is both irrelevant and delusional. According to him, Kwankwaso cannot be compared to historical icons who operated in their own unique contexts and eras.
The ACF scribe further stated that such statements would make Kwankwaso appear irrelevant in the eyes of northerners, who hold the legacies of Sarduana and Aminu Kano in high esteem. He emphasized that comparing oneself to these figures is a grave error, as their contributions to the region’s development remain unparalleled.
Kwankwaso recently sparked controversy by likening himself to the late leaders, positioning himself as a transformative figure for the North. However, the ACF has dismissed this as a misguided attempt to gain political traction.