Arewa Youth Council disowns anti-Atiku assertion

The Arewa Youth Council, AYC, has formally disassociated itself from a latest assertion attacking former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, which was credited to at least one Adams Reuben, whom the group says is neither a member nor consultant of the group.

The controversial publication, titled “Arewa Youths Blast Atiku Over Assaults on Tinubu, Say Ex-VP is Bitter, Hypocritical,” appeared in a number of nationwide newspapers on April 18, 2025, sparking public outrage and media consideration.

Nevertheless, in a strongly worded assertion issued on Friday, the AYC condemned the remarks and clarified its place.

In accordance with the assertion signed by Ambassador Dogo Shagari, the duly acknowledged President of the Arewa Youth Council, and Mallam Abdullahi Bilal, the group’s Publicity Secretary, Reuben Adams—who posed as President of the AYC—is an impostor with no ties to the council.

“Regardless that we aren’t within the content material of the stated assertion, we want to categorically state that the person referred to as Reuben Adams isn’t a member of our group and has by no means held any place inside the Arewa Youth Council,” Shagari said.

The AYC described Adams’ actions as unauthorized, deceptive, and doubtlessly harmful, warning that such impersonation might mislead the general public and create pointless political pressure.

The group referred to as on the Nigeria Police Drive, the Division of State Companies (DSS), and different related safety businesses to launch an investigation and prosecute Reuben for impersonation and associated offenses.

Reaffirming its dedication to nationwide unity and youth improvement, the Arewa Youth Council distanced itself from any statements able to inciting hate, selling disunity, or undermining the peace and stability of Nigeria.

It additionally urged media homes to confirm the authenticity of individuals claiming to talk on behalf of nationwide teams earlier than publishing their statements.

“For correct info and official updates, we urge the general public to rely solely on communications issued by the duly acknowledged management of the Arewa Youth Council,” the group concluded.