As part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has embarked on a tour of Northern and North-Central zones, meeting with Muslim clerics. The meetings, which started in Jos, Plateau State, aimed to engage faith-based stakeholders in the region. Yari's delegation visited Kano, Kaduna, and Bauchi states, where they met with prominent Muslim scholars.
In Jos, Yari and his team were received by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, Chairman of the Council of Ulama, Jama'atu Izalatil Bid'ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS). The discussions focused on national issues, including security, economic hardship, and community trust. Yari emphasized the need for leaders to listen more and communicate sincerely with the people. The meetings also provided an opportunity for Yari to seek prayers and support for President Tinubu's re-election bid.
The delegation also met with Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau, National Chairman of the Kaduna faction of JIBWIS, to discuss pressing national issues. In Bauchi State, Yari's team was received by Sheikh Ibrahim Dahiru Bauchi, Khalifa of the Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi Zawiya. The Sheikh prayed for President Tinubu and urged sustained dialogue between the state and the religious community. These engagements demonstrate Yari's efforts to build alliances with influential Muslim leaders in the region.
In Kano, Yari and his team met with Sheikh Qaribullahi Nasiru Kabara, leader of the Qadiriyya movement. The Sheikh offered special prayers for peace in Nigeria and the success of the Council's work. He also urged the delegation to promote unity across the federation. The meetings were attended by notable APC members, including former National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and former Kebbi State Governor, Senator Adamu Aliero.
The consultative tour also included James Abiodun Faleke and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Idris Wase. The group's objective is to seek Islamic religious leaders' prayers for President Tinubu's aspirations for a second term. Yari's efforts reflect the APC's strategy to engage with key stakeholders, including faith-based leaders, in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
The meetings with Muslim clerics are part of Yari's campaign to garner support for President Tinubu's re-election bid. By engaging with influential religious leaders, Yari aims to secure their backing and prayers for the President's second term. The tour also underscores the importance of faith-based stakeholders in Nigerian politics.
The outcome of Yari's tour and its impact on the 2027 elections remain to be seen. However, the engagements with Muslim clerics demonstrate the APC's efforts to build alliances and secure support from key stakeholders. President Tinubu's re-election bid will likely depend on his ability to garner support from various groups, including faith-based organizations.
Key points
- - Yari meets Muslim scholars in Kano, Kaduna, and Bauchi to seek prayers and support for President Tinubu's second term. - The meetings focused on national issues, including security, economic hardship, and community trust. - Yari's efforts reflect the APC's strategy to engage with key stakeholders, including faith-based leaders, in the lead-up to the 2027 elections.
