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SECESSION: Northerners Must Unite and Face the Reality Like the South – Prof. Lugga

Katsina City News
14 Oct, 2024
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Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar, Katsina Times

Professor Abubakar Sani Lugga has called on the people of Northern Nigeria to begin preparing for the possibility of Nigeria breaking up, emphasizing that it is crucial they brace themselves for life after a potential division, especially as the Southern part of the country continues to advocate for separation.

Speaking at an event organized by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) in Katsina State, Professor Lugga stressed the importance of unity and readiness among Northerners. He pointed out that while Southern Nigeria is actively pushing for secession and addressing security concerns, the North must not fall behind.

"Northerners must prepare for self-reliance now, as the future could bring significant challenges for all regions of Nigeria," Lugga warned, expressing concern over the South's increasing calls for the country’s break-up. "We need to unite and confront this reality, just as the Southerners are doing."

Jamilu Charanchi, leader of the CNG, also voiced his frustration at the worsening security situation in Northern Nigeria. He criticized the Nigerian leadership for prioritizing political campaigns and elections over addressing the serious security threats facing the region.

"As elections draw near, insecurity continues to worsen, yet our leaders have turned a blind eye to it," Charanchi lamented, criticizing Nigerian authorities for failing to take decisive action to protect lives and property.

In a related development, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed grave concern about the growing insecurity in the North. Alhaji Bashir Muhammad Dalhatu, chairman of the forum’s Board of Trustees, warned that the North is at serious risk of disintegration if the current security issues are not urgently addressed.

"Insecurity has become a major threat to our region, and without swift action, it could lead to the complete destabilization of the North," Dalhatu cautioned, expressing disappointment that government policies have failed to effectively curb the escalating violence in the region.

As the South's push for Nigeria’s division grows stronger, Northern Nigerians are left anxious and uncertain about the nation’s future, raising fears that the country’s unity could be on the brink of collapse.