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By Emmanuel Oloniruha<\/p>\n
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Sen. Abdul\u2019Aziz Abubakar Yari as the head of the 2027 Tinubu\/Shettima Re-election Campaign Council.<\/p>\n
Shinkafi, a former National Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) gave the commendation in a statement on Saturday, in Abuja.<\/p>\n
Shinkafi described the decision by the presidency and APC leadership to appoint Yari as the director-general of the campaign council as a strategic move that reflected political inclusivity and high competence.<\/p>\n
Yari, a former Governor of Zamfara State and current representative of Zamfara West in the 10th Senate. He was also the Patron, Tinubu\/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council 2023.<\/p>\n
Shinkafi noted that the 2027 campaign comprised eminent personalities of proven integrity, with Yari at the helm as its leader.<\/p>\n
Shinkafi describing Yari as the right man for the job, noted his track records in education, religion and politics shaped him into a leader defined by good character, deep faith, and practical wisdom.<\/p>\n
He stated that the lawmaker stems from a disciplined lineage in the Talata Mafara Emirate Council of Zamfara State, combining traditional values with advanced modern governance studies from the University of Salford.<\/p>\n
Shinkafi emphasised Yari\u2019s track record in party administration, citing his previous roles as State Chairman and National Treasurer of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).<\/p>\n
\u201cSen. Yari\u2019s political journey is an inspiring story of steady growth from the grassroots to the national stage. He did not stumble into politics by accident.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe began his journey from the grassroots of Zamfara State, serving diligently as the State Secretary and subsequently as the state chairman of the defunct ANPP<\/p>\n
\u201cAs state party chairman, he masterminded and led the historic campaign that delivered the re-election of Sen. Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura in 2003,” he said.<\/p>\n
Shinkafi added that the landmark victory announced Yari to the nation as a master organiser and a brilliant political strategist, while he later rose to serve as the national treasurer of the ANPP.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom those foundational years, his influence grew remarkably across Northern Nigeria and eventually resonated nationwide.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe built enduring alliances, mentored emerging leaders, and earned the deep trust of ordinary citizens because he remained on the ground with the people.<\/p>\n
He further have hailed Yari for playing a foundational role in establishing the APC in Zamfara State during its formative years.<\/p>\n
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Shinkafi expressed confidence that Yari’s grassroots organisation skills and nationwide political network would deliver a successful campaign, citing his legislative track records and political influence across country.<\/p>\n
He called on party members, youth, women groups and all Nigerians across the 36 states who believe in sustained democracy to rally behind the leadership of the council.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Sen. 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.<\/p>\n
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