From Okwe Obi, Abuja
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has charged party members to rally round Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, in ensuring the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 polls.
President Tinubu pointed Yari alongside Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma as his campaign Director General and Secretary, respectively.
Shinkafi, in a statement yesterday, said: “I call upon all APC members, stakeholders, and indeed all well-meaning Nigerians who believe in sustainable democracy, progress and development to extend their maximum cooperation and support to the Campaign Council under Senator Yari.
“With Senator Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari leading the charge as Director-General, we have no doubt that this Campaign Council will be disciplined, laser-focused, and will deliver a historic victory to Tinubu/Shettima ticket and the APC.”
The former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), lauded the President for appointing the former Zamfara State governor.
“I commend Mr. President for appointing a man of structure, a man of unmatched experience, and a leader of proven loyalty to spearhead this critical national assignment. This appointment clearly demonstrates his unwavering commitment to political inclusivity and competence.
“To illustrate the immense capabilities that Senator Yari brings to the table in securing the victory of President Tinubu’s re-election, I wish to highlight the following core points:
“Noble Heritage and Deep Discipline: To fully appreciate why Senator Yari is the absolute right man for this job, it is necessary to look at the solid foundation that shaped his character.
“Senator Yari was born into the respected family of the late Alh. Yari Abubakar, of blessed memory. The late Alh. Abubakar Yari was a humble yet responsible cabinet member of the Talata Mafara Emirate Council of Zamfara State. Senator Yari is therefore a proud descendant of the esteemed Kayayen Mafara family – a lineage renowned for its integrity, scholarship, community service, and deep-seated commitment to human development.
“From his formative years, his character was molded by a balanced blend of Islamic and Western education. He imbibed the strict discipline of truthfulness, respect, and community responsibility.
“Concurrently, his pursuit of Western education up to the MSc level at the University of Salford, exposed him to modern tenets of governance. This powerful combination shaped him into a leader defined by good character, deep faith, and practical wisdom.
“Senator Yari’s political journey is an inspiring story of steady growth from the grassroots to the national stage. He did not stumble into politics by accident.
“He began his journey from the grassroots of Zamfara State, serving diligently as the State Secretary and subsequently as the State Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).
“As State Party Chairman, he masterminded and led the historic campaign that delivered the re-election of His Excellency, Senator Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura in 2003.
“That landmark victory announced him to the nation as a master organizer and a brilliant political strategist. He later rose to serve as the National Treasurer of the ANPP,” he added.
(The Sun)
