President General, Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, Yerima Shetima has accused Governor Babajide Sanwoolu of Lagos state of sidelining northerners in his administration.
The Arewa Youth leader made this known in a statement on Friday.
According to him, the governor has favoured southerners in key appointments he has made so far despite the fact that Northerners voted massively for him during the last governorship election in the state.
Shetima also accused the state government of neglecting communities inhabited by northerners in the state, adding that the APC-led government has not been fair to his people residing in the state.
He said the APC-led federal government has cheated Northerners by not ensuring that resources are equitably distributed.l to the region.
The alleged marginalisation if not addressed immediately would have serious consequences for the APC in future election, he said.
Shetima: “The Northern population, being a significant part of Lagos state, expects to receive a fair share of resources and development projects in the communities where they predominate.
“However, the Northern communities in Lagos have been neglected, with resources and projects disproportionately allocated to Yoruba indigenes and residents.
“This imbalance has exacerbated economic challenges and deepened the sense of marginalization among Northern communities.
“In March 2023, Northern voters in Lagos entrusted their faith in Sanwo-Olu to address their limitations and guide them towards a secure and prosperous future.
“They believed that their votes would result in a united Lagos state, where resources and appointments would be proportionately shared. However, months into its inception, the administration has proven to be controlled by Yoruba regional jingoists.”
