A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Senator Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari as Director-General of the 2027 Tinubu/Shettima Re-election Campaign Council.

Shinkafi, in a statement issued at the weekend in Abuja, said the appointment was strategic decision that demonstrated the APC and the presidency’s commitment to political inclusivity, experience and competence.

He said Yari’s extensive political experience, grassroots mobilisation skills and knowledge of party dynamics made him well suited to lead the campaign for the re-election of President Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima.

According to Shinkafi, Yari’s political career, which began at the grassroots in Zamfara, has seen him serve as State Secretary and later State Chairman of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP).

He said Yari played a key role in the campaign that secured the re-election of the then Zamfara governor, Ahmad Sani Yarima in 2003, adding that he later served as National Treasurer of the ANPP.

Shinkafi said Yari’s experience in the National Assembly, where he represented Anka/Talata Mafara federal constituency in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011, further broadened his understanding of national issues.

He also highlighted Yari’s role in the formation of the APC, saying that as governor of Zamfara, Yari championed the establishment of the party in the state despite being in opposition at the time.

“Senator Yari stands today as an undeniable pillar of political strength in Zamfara, across Northern Nigeria, and indeed throughout the entire Federation,” Shinkafi said.

He said Yari is a leader with extensive networks across the 36 states, including among traditional institutions, women and youth organisations.

Shinkafi expressed confidence that Yari would provide effective leadership to the campaign council and mobilise support for the Tinubu/Shettima ticket in the 2027 general elections.

He called on APC members, stakeholders and Nigerians committed to democracy and development to support the campaign council under Yari’s leadership.

“With Senator Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari leading the charge as Director-General, we have no doubt that this Campaign Council will be disciplined, laser-focused, and will deliver a historic victory to the Tinubu/Shettima ticket and the APC,” he said.