ACF crisis deepens as chairman petitions Gov Sani, DSS, police

The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, is facing mounting tension following a petition signed by its Chairman, Maman Mike Osuman, SAN. The petition, dated October 9, 2026, was sent to Governor Uba Sani and forwarded to key law enforcement officials in Kaduna State, including the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police and the Director of the Department of State Services, DSS.

Osuman alleged that unauthorized individuals entered the ACF's national secretariat located at No. 11A Sokoto Road, Kaduna, altered locks, and removed items without the forum's leadership consent. He emphasized that such an action threatened the organization's institutional integrity and requested Governor Sani to intervene before the situation worsened.

Osuman described the incident as an affront to the dignity of the Northern Region and the forum, asserting that its protection is vital for preserving the organization's stability. The escalating conflict within ACF stems from disputes over control of the national headquarters and governance of the organization. Earlier this year, the National Executive Committee of the ACF suspended the chairman of its Board of Trustees, Alhaji Bashir M. Dalhatu, citing alleged rule violations.

However, the Board of Trustees contested the suspension, labeling it illegal and a destabilizing move. The disagreements have exposed deep divisions among ACF members and stakeholders regarding who should hold control over the organization's affairs.