The forum’s national coordinator, Dr. Smart Oita, in a statement issued on Tuesday described the accusations as unfounded and politically motivated attempts to undermine the SGF and distract him from his duties.
The controversy stems from claims made by the APC North Central Forum, led by Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, alleging that Akume had favored his ethnic group, the Tiv people, in appointments made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The group also threatened to mobilize for Akume’s removal.
