Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's bid for a second term in office. Yari made these comments in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where he joined President Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians to perform the lesser Hajj. He stated that the APC-PCC would intensify its mobilisation efforts to secure public support for the President ahead of the January presidential election.

President Tinubu had previously declared during a media chat in Saudi Arabia that he had strong faith in God regarding his re-election bid. He said that he believes Allah's wish in His court must prevail, and that Allah is the only one who can define a human being and what they will become. Yari reacted to the President's comments, saying that Tinubu's faith in God, his administration's record, and the commitment of the campaign council would form important pillars of the re-election campaign.

Yari described Tinubu's decision to pray for Nigeria and its citizens as a reflection of leadership anchored on faith and concern for the country. According to him, the President recognises that the ultimate decision on who leads the country rests with God, while the campaign organisation remains committed to carrying out the necessary political engagements. Yari stated that the APC-PCC would continue to reach out to Nigerians, explain government policies, and showcase the administration's achievements to persuade voters to support Tinubu's second-term ambition.

The APC-PCC's mobilisation efforts will focus on sustained grassroots mobilisation and effective communication of the administration's record. Yari expressed confidence that this approach would help the campaign secure the support it seeks. He also stated that the campaign organisation would continue to talk to people, convince them, and show them what the administration has done and achieved.

Yari's comments come as the country prepares for the January presidential election. The APC-PCC's efforts to mobilise support for Tinubu's re-election bid are expected to intensify in the coming weeks. The campaign council's strategy will focus on showcasing the administration's achievements and convincing voters to support Tinubu's second-term ambition.

President Tinubu's re-election bid has received support from various stakeholders, who have expressed confidence in his ability to lead the country. The APC-PCC's mobilisation efforts are expected to gain momentum in the coming weeks, as the campaign council works to secure public support for the President.

The Nigerian government has been working to address various challenges facing the country, including economic and security issues. The APC-PCC's campaign strategy will focus on highlighting the administration's achievements and its plans for the future. Key Point: The APC-PCC will intensify its mobilisation efforts to secure public support for President Tinubu's re-election bid.

Key points

  • President Tinubu has expressed strong faith in God regarding his re-election bid.
  • The APC-PCC's mobilisation efforts will focus on sustained grassroots mobilisation and effective communication of the administration's record.

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