Abdulaziz Yari

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Abdul’Aziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will secure another term in office at the 2027 presidential election.

Yari, a former Zamfara State governor and serving senator, spoke at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, where he also predicted that the APC would remain in control of the presidency beyond 2031.

His remarks followed the unveiling of the APC presidential campaign council by the Presidency, with Tinubu named as chairman.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda are among the principal members of the council. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma was named secretary, while Yari was appointed Director-General.

The composition of the council has generated criticism, especially over the inclusion of serving government officials and individuals whose alleged financial misconduct cases remain unresolved.

Betta Edu, a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, and Ngozi Olejeme, former chairperson of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, are among those whose membership has attracted scrutiny.

Despite the criticism, Yari said he was certain that the campaign council would deliver victory for Tinubu in 2027.

“Today, we have seen him as president today, and by God’s grace, he shall be the president come 2027,” he said.

Yari also promised that the ruling party would honour the commitments it made to Nigerians during the 2023 election campaign.

“I want to assure Nigerians that whatever promise we made during the campaign, we shall keep to our promises. Our party is synonymous with keeping to our words,” he said.

The former governor appealed for divine wisdom for Tinubu and said the campaign council would work towards the fulfilment of the administration’s promises.

“We pray that Almighty Allah will give him the wisdom to lead this country. We assure Nigerians that we shall fulfill all our campaign promises,” Yari said.

He further predicted that the APC would remain the ruling party after Tinubu completes a possible second term.

“We pray that our party will continue to be the party to lead the country after President Tinubu’s second term,” he added.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, has pledged to work towards President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election after his appointment as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.

Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State, made the commitment on Saturday in a statement where he expressed appreciation to Tinubu and the APC leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility.

He said he accepted the appointment with “deep gratitude” and “full seriousness”.

“My sincere thanks go to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party for the trust placed in me, and to our party leadership for the confidence. I do not take it lightly,” he said.

Yari said the 2027 campaign would go beyond seeking votes, as it would provide an opportunity to discuss the country’s future with Nigerians across different regions and backgrounds.

“A campaign is more than an election. It is a conversation with the Nigerian people in every state, every language, every faith about the future we are building together,” Yari said.

“We intend to lead that conversation with discipline, unity, and respect for all.”

The senator urged APC members and supporters to take an active part in the campaign, stressing that every party member would have a role to play.

“To our teeming members and supporters across the country: the work begins now, and there is a place for everyone in it,” he said.

He also appealed to Nigerians from different political backgrounds to consider supporting Tinubu’s bid for another term.

“And to Nigerians of every political leaning, this is a moment to choose progress over division. We will earn your confidence not with noise, but with a record we can stand behind,” he said.

Yari expressed confidence that the APC would secure victory in the election with the collective efforts of party members and supporters.

“By the grace of God, and with the effort of us all, we will deliver victory in January 2027.”

The APC announced a 108-member Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election on Saturday.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was named secretary of the council, while Tinubu will serve as chairman. Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, were appointed vice-chairmen.

According to the list released by Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru and Hadiza Bala-Usman were appointed deputy secretary and assistant secretary respectively.