The Northern Democratic Movement (NDM) Wednesday rejected the inflammatory and divisive call by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) and its Lagos-based leader, Yerima Shettima, for a state of emergency in Zamfara state.
In a statement signed by the convener, Northern Democratic Movement (NDM), Ibrahim Sule Sarki, said this baseless demand is not only misguided but also exposes Shettima’s desperation to remain politically relevant despite his lack of grassroots legitimacy, moral authority, and practical solutions to the north’s challenges.
The NDM notes with dismay that Yerima Shettima, a self-appointed leader whose only connection to Northern Nigeria is his occasional incendiary press releases, has once again chosen to milk a former Zamfara governor through dubious means to promote his narrative.
While genuine northern leaders are on the ground collaborating with communities and security agencies to address insecurity, Shettima issues reckless statements from the comfort of Lagos, a city far removed from the realities of Northwestern Nigeria, thanks to the chicken change he receives from a low-ranking minister.