A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains under the platform of Yari 4 Tinubu Shettima 2027 has described the appointment of former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council as a strategic decision.
The Presidency announced the composition of the campaign council on August 22, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as chairman, Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, as vice chairmen, while Yari was named Director-General.
Speaking with journalists on Saturday in Abuja, the National Coordinator of Yari 4 Tinubu-Shettima 2027, Dr. Francis Chidozie Okoye, said Yari had the political experience to mobilise support for the President across the country’s geopolitical zones.
He said: ‘We express our heartfelt appreciation and unalloyed support for the appointment of our esteemed Patron, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, as the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
‘Senator Yari’s proven capacity, political depth, and exceptional track record as a leader make him the ideal strategist to lead our great party to a historic and comprehensive victory in 2027.’
Okoye also disclosed that the group would take its campaign to communities across the country, from the geopolitical zones and states to local government areas, wards and polling units.
He said: ‘Through these state-by-state engagements, we will activate structured support networks down to every polling unit.
‘Crucial to this national campaign is the official unveiling of our flagship project: ‘Operation Deliver Your Polling Unit.’ This strategic initiative is designed to take our message directly to the grassroots, targeting voters right at their specific polling unit levels across the country.
‘Through structured, door-to-door, and community-level engagements, our foot soldiers will interact directly with everyday citizens. We will showcase the tangible achievements of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, breakdown ongoing infrastructural and economic reforms, and clearly communicate why a second term is vital to consolidate these gains and secure long-term prosperity for all Nigerians.’
The group attributed what it described as achievements of the administration to the contributions of members of the Federal Executive Council.
It specifically commended Senator Dave Umahi, Nyesom Wike, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo and Taiwo Oyedele for their roles in the administration.
The statement said: ‘We proudly commend President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his cabinet ministers who are tirelessly working day and night to deliver on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
‘Sen. Engr. David Umahi- Honourable Minister of Works, for aggressively revolutionizing national road infrastructure and connecting economic corridors across the federation.
‘Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo – Honourable Minister of Interior, for transforming service delivery, tackling passport backlogs, and reforming internal security architecture and Hon. Taiwo Oyedele – Honourable Minister of Finace and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, for steering robust fiscal policy transformations, stabilizing the economy, and driving comprehensive tax reforms.’
The group’s mobilisation plans come as the APC’s campaign council begins preparations for the 2027 presidential election. Yari has separately said the party’s campaign would focus on its record in government rather than fresh promises.