AYC Disowns Adams Reuben Over Statement Against Atiku 

The Arewa Youth Council (AYC) has formally disclaimed statements attributed to 1 Adams Reuben, who allegedly claimed to be the president of the group.

This clarification follows a latest article printed in a number of nationwide dailies on April 18, 2025, titled “Arewa Youths Blast Atiku Over Assaults on Tinubu, Say Ex-VP is Bitter, Hypocritical.”

The AYC said categorically that Reuben has no affiliation in any way with the council.

In an announcement collectively signed by Ambassador Dogo Shagari, president of the Arewa Youth Council, and Mallam Abdullahi Bilal, publicity secretary of the council, the group famous that “Regardless that we aren’t within the content material of the mentioned assertion, we want to categorically state that the person often known as Reuben Adams will not be a member of our group and has by no means held any place throughout the Arewa Youth Council.”

The council described Reuben’s actions as unauthorized and deceptive, and urged the general public and media shops to ignore any statements purportedly made on behalf of the AYC by him.

The AYC known as upon Nigerian safety businesses, together with the Nigeria Police Power and the Division of State Companies (DSS) to research and prosecute Reuben for impersonation and associated offenses.

They emphasised that such fraudulent illustration undermines the credibility and integrity of authentic organizations just like the AYC and will doubtlessly incite public unrest.

“Reaffirming their dedication to unity, growth, and nationwide cohesion in Northern Nigeria and past, the Arewa Youth Council distanced itself from any remarks that might sow discord or promote hate speech. They confused their dedication to constructive dialogue, good governance, and youth empowerment.

“The AYC urged media organizations to confirm the authenticity of people claiming to symbolize established our bodies earlier than publishing their statements. They reiterated that the alleged remarks made by Adams Reuben don’t mirror the official place of the council.

“For correct data and updates, the AYC suggested the general public to rely solely on communications issued by its acknowledged management,” the assertion added.