The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has disassociated itself from a viral statement made by one of its members claiming the association endorsed Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election.
In a joint statement signed by Dr. Rabiu Farouk Mudi, the National President, and Dr. Mambila, the National Secretary, AFAN clarified that the endorsement claim did not originate from the association and does not reflect its stance.
The statement reads; “This post is made by an authorized member, Ado A Ado Kano.
“The opinion and views expressed here are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of the group, its administrators, or other members.
For official statements, please refer to AFAN official contact or platform
According to AFAN, the unofficial posters flying around, do not represent the The All farmer Association of Nigeria (AFAN).
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AFAN, noted that the said post by one Ado A Ado Kano, was not authorized by the All farmer Association of Nigeria (AFAN), or its officials but those of the author.
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) is the umbrella organization for all farmers’ commodity associations in Nigeria.
The organization’s vision and mission are to assemble all Nigerian producers into one organization.
It also provides a single interlocutor for the government to address agricultural issues with the farming community.
AFAN was formed by the merger of the All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (ALFA) and the National Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (NAFAN). Whilst the merger was recommended by Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo.