Relationship Between Northerners In North Has Become What We Call A Pot Of Spaghetti- Muhammad Baba

In an interview with The Nigerian Tribune, the National Publicity Secretary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Professor Tukur Muhammad Baba, discussed how the ACF has worked to organise and promote the interests of Northern Nigeria, especially in the face of emerging sub-regional groups such as the Middle Belt Forum, and also spoke about the upcoming 25th anniversary of the organisation.

When asked whether the ACF had succeeded in uniting the North in its 25 years of existence, Baba explained that the forum’s goal was not necessarily to achieve complete unity but rather to build consensus on issues of shared interest and collective direction. According to him, in that regard, the ACF had largely succeeded.

He pointed out that reconfiguring the former Northern Nigeria into a single, unified bloc was difficult due to the region’s internal diversities, including differences in ethnicity, religion, and economic interests. He admitted that even during the era of the old Northern Region, such divisions existed, making absolute unity unrealistic.

Baba clarified that the ACF’s purpose was to focus on common concerns and provide a platform where people from across the geographical North — despite their differences — could discuss and act on shared issues.

He cited the example of agitations for infrastructure development, explaining that such matters affected all communities in the North, positively or negatively.

He added that when it came to political direction, Nigeria had evolved into a melting pot where collaboration and understanding among various groups were essential.

Further talking, he said, “Let me say too, the relationship between the Northerners and different groups in the North has become what we call a pot of spaghetti: each one is an individual piece but you cannot pick it because it will break. It is better to enjoy it as a mixture. Although there are differences, as each one is a stick, but once you cook it, it becomes mixed and you enjoy the delicacy.” See, More, Here>>>>

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