ACF Expects Power To Shift To The North

Leader of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Ibrahim Ahmadu Coomassie, says there is the possibility of power shifting to the North in 2015.

According to Coomassie, who is also a former Inspector General of Police (IGP) the agitation for power shift to the north by the ACF is realizable, provided election can be free and fair.

Answering questions from newsmen in Katsina, Coomassie if people are allowed to freely choose who they want, power will shift from the South back to the North.

“… the important thing is that people should be allowed to cast their votes and let their votes count. There should be no changing of results to favour another candidate. let officials allow voting to take place as is done in civilized countries. If it is done, then we know the results will be credible and acceptable”.

Although there seems to be discord in several parts of the North, but their different voices notwithstanding, power may go to the North, he said.

“The North has always appeared to be in disarray but it is not. When the time comes, things will sort themselves out and the correct thing will be done. Democracy allows people to express their views but, eventually, the majority will carry the day”, the ACF boss said.

“If people want real change, they can always put their heads together. If we present a credible candidate and there is honest, credible and transparent election, the North can still win.”