Yari Promises Northern Support for Tinubu's 2027 Bid

Abdulaziz Yari, the former governor of Zamfara State, spoke at the APC presidential campaign flag-off in Kaduna, asserting that Northern Nigeria would provide 100% support for Bola Tinubu's re-election in January 2027. Yari stated that the campaign council is dedicated to mobilizing support through engagements with traditional rulers, Islamic scholars, and other influential stakeholders.

He highlighted the administration's focus on infrastructure, healthcare, education, human capital development, and social welfare. Yari defended the government's relationship with farmers, claiming that around two million farmers are committed to supporting Tinubu, countering allegations of neglect in the agricultural sector.

He also presented economic indicators, stating that the naira improved from nearly N1,800 to about N1,300 against the dollar, and Nigeria's foreign reserves increased from $3.9 billion to between $54 billion and $57.7 billion. Yari emphasized that these figures would be part of the APC's campaign message, while also pledging collaboration with governors to strengthen voter mobilization efforts.