Yari Seeks Royal Support for Tinubu's 2027 Campaign
Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) and former governor of Zamfara State, called for support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing economic improvements since Tinubu took office. On September 15, 2026, Yari led the PCC to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, to seek royal blessings and support for Tinubu.
Earlier, he visited the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, emphasizing the need for northern Nigerians to back Tinubu, referencing the support Tinubu provided to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Yari claimed that the Tinubu administration had increased annual GDP growth from 2.7% in 2023 to 3.9% and reduced inflation from 22.9% to 15.9%.
Oba Ewuare II responded by advocating for continuity in governance while clarifying that the Benin throne remains non-partisan. The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt.
Hon. Dennis Idahosa, also expressed support for Tinubu’s second-term bid.
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