A coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, Yari 4 Tinubu Shettima 2027, has described the appointment of former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari, as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council as strategic. The group, led by National Coordinator, Dr. Francis Chidozie Okoye, expressed appreciation for the appointment, citing Yari's political experience and capacity to mobilize support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu across Nigeria.
The APC Presidential Campaign Council was announced on August 22, with President Tinubu as chairman, Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, as vice chairmen. Yari's appointment was seen as a significant move, given his exceptional track record as a leader. Okoye stated that Yari's experience made him the ideal strategist to lead the party to a historic victory in 2027.
The group plans to take its campaign to communities across Nigeria, from geopolitical zones and states to local government areas, wards, and polling units. Through state-by-state engagements, the group aims to activate structured support networks down to every polling unit. This approach is part of their "Operation Deliver Your Polling Unit" project, designed to take their message directly to the grassroots.
The "Operation Deliver Your Polling Unit" project involves door-to-door and community-level engagements, where foot soldiers will interact directly with citizens, showcasing the administration's achievements and communicating why a second term is vital for long-term prosperity. The group will highlight the contributions of cabinet ministers, including Senator Dave Umahi, Nyesom Wike, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Taiwo Oyedele.
The group commended President Tinubu and his cabinet ministers for their efforts in delivering on the promises of the Renewed Hope Agenda. They specifically praised Senator Umahi for revolutionizing national road infrastructure, Honourable Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo for transforming service delivery, and Honourable Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele for steering robust fiscal policy transformations.
Yari has stated that the party's campaign would focus on its record in government rather than fresh promises. This approach aligns with the group's strategy of highlighting the administration's achievements. The APC's campaign council has begun preparations for the 2027 presidential election, with Yari leading the efforts.
The mobilisation plans by the Yari 4 Tinubu Shettima 2027 group come as the APC prepares for the 2027 presidential election. With Yari at the helm of the campaign council, the party is expected to intensify its campaign efforts, leveraging Yari's experience and the group's door-to-door engagement strategy.
Key points
- APC support group hails appointment of Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General of APC Presidential Campaign Council
- Group plans door-to-door campaigns across Nigeria to mobilize support for President Tinubu
- Yari's experience and track record make him ideal strategist for APC's 2027 presidential campaign
