The Arewa Youth Council (AYC) has officially disclaimed statements attributed to one Adams Reuben, who allegedly claimed to be the president of the organization.

This clarification follows a recent article published in several national dailies on April 18, 2025, titled “Arewa Youths Blast Atiku Over Attacks on Tinubu, Say Ex-VP is Bitter, Hypocritical.”

The AYC stated categorically that Reuben has no affiliation whatsoever with the council.

In a statement jointly signed by Ambassador Dogo Shagari, president of the Arewa Youth Council, and Mallam Abdullahi Bilal, publicity secretary of the council, the group noted that “Even though we are not interested in the content of the said statement, we wish to categorically state that the individual known as Reuben Adams is not a member of our organization and has never held any position within the Arewa Youth Council.”

The council described Reuben’s actions as unauthorized and misleading, and urged the public and media outlets to disregard any statements purportedly made on behalf of the AYC by him.

The AYC called upon Nigerian security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate and prosecute Reuben for impersonation and related offenses.

They emphasized that such fraudulent representation undermines the credibility and integrity of legitimate organizations like the AYC and could potentially incite public unrest.

“Reaffirming their commitment to unity, development, and national cohesion in Northern Nigeria and beyond, the Arewa Youth Council distanced itself from any remarks that could sow discord or promote hate speech. They stressed their dedication to constructive dialogue, good governance, and youth empowerment.

“The AYC urged media organizations to verify the authenticity of individuals claiming to represent established bodies before publishing their statements. They reiterated that the alleged remarks made by Adams Reuben do not reflect the official position of the council.

“For accurate information and updates, the AYC advised the public to rely solely on communications issued by its recognized leadership,” the statement added.