‘Don’t be overwhelmed by Tinubu’s appointment’ - PDP tells Yari

Nigeria's opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply dismissed a recent projection by Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, who leads the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign. Yari had predicted that the APC would maintain control of the presidency beyond 2031.

The PDP accused Yari of becoming overly confident and perhaps delusional due to his new role as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. The party's statement implies that Yari's assessment is not based on political reality but rather on the temporary influence of his appointment.

This exchange highlights the ongoing political rivalry and strategic posturing between Nigeria's major parties as they look towards future electoral contests. The PDP's response serves to counter the APC's narrative and assert its own confidence in its electoral prospects.