Yari: Tinubu will secure second term in 2027, APC to remain in power beyond 2031

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Abdul’Aziz Yari, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027, insisting that the ruling party is poised to remain in power beyond 2031.

Yari, a former Zamfara State governor and serving senator, made the declaration while speaking with journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

His comments followed the unveiling of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, with President Tinubu named chairman of the council.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, are among the principal officers of the council, while Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was appointed secretary and Yari designated director-general.

The council’s composition has, however, generated criticism, particularly over the inclusion of serving government officials and individuals whose names have been linked to unresolved allegations.

Among those attracting scrutiny are former Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu, and former NSITF board chair, Ngozi Olejeme, both of whom have faced allegations relating to financial misconduct.

Despite the controversy surrounding the council, Yari said he remained confident in its ability to deliver victory for Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

“Today, we have seen him as president today, and by God’s grace, he shall be the president come 2027,” Yari said.

He also assured Nigerians that the APC would honour the commitments made to voters during the 2023 election campaign.

“I want to assure Nigerians that whatever promise we made during the campaign, we shall keep to our promises. Our party is synonymous with keeping to our words,” he said.

Yari further called for divine guidance for President Tinubu, saying the campaign council would work towards ensuring that the administration delivers on its promises to Nigerians.

“We pray that Almighty Allah will give him the wisdom to lead this country. We assure Nigerians that we shall fulfil all our campaign promises,” he added.

Looking beyond the 2027 election, the APC campaign council chief said he was optimistic that the party would maintain its hold on the presidency after Tinubu’s possible second term.

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