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APC will fulfill campaign promises, Yari assures Nigerians

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Senator Abdul’aziz Yari assured Nigerians that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will fulfill its campaign promises as it seeks President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027.
  • Yari, who recently arrived in Abuja from an overseas trip, was appointed Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council.
  • He expressed confidence in the APC's ability to remain in power beyond Tinubu's second term and urged party members to consolidate its national position.

Senator Abdul’aziz Yari, the newly appointed Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, has assured Nigerians that the ruling party will honor its campaign pledges. Speaking to journalists upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, Yari emphasized the APC's commitment to fulfilling the promises made during the 2023 presidential campaign.

I want to assure Nigerians that whatever promise we made during the campaign, we shall keep. Today we have seen him [Bola Ahmed Tinubu] as President, and by God’s grace he shall be the president come 2027.

— Senator Abdul’aziz YariAssuring Nigerians about the fulfillment of campaign promises and the party's re-election prospects.

"I want to assure Nigerians that whatever promise we made during the campaign, we shall keep," Yari stated. He expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu's leadership and the party's prospects for re-election in 2027. The reception by supporters at the airport, he noted, demonstrated their faith in Tinubu and the APC.

Yari, who represents Zamfara West Senatorial District, also conveyed his belief that the APC will maintain its hold on power beyond President Tinubu's potential second term. He urged party members to work diligently towards strengthening the APC's presence across the country. "We pray that our party will continue to be the party to lead the country after President Tinubu’s second term," he added.

The crowd is here to pray for me and for the success of Mr President. Our party is synonymous with keeping our word. We pray that Almighty Allah will give him (the president) the wisdom to lead this country. We assure Nigerians that we shall fulfil all our campaign promises.

— Senator Abdul’aziz YariAddressing supporters at the airport about the party's commitment and seeking divine guidance for the president.

The appointment of Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, marks a significant step in the APC's preparations for the 2027 general elections. His extensive experience in state administration and intergovernmental political coordination is expected to be crucial in leading the party's campaign efforts to defend its record and secure Tinubu's re-election.

We pray that our party will continue to be the party to lead the country after President Tinubu’s second term.

— Senator Abdul’aziz YariExpressing confidence in the APC's long-term political dominance in Nigeria.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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