2027: Kebbi people firmly behind Tinubu — Senator Yari

The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Sen. Abdulazeez Yari, on Monday stated that the people of Kebbi State are firmly behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yari arrived at the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi, at 1:00 p.m. local time, where he was received by Governor Nasir Idris, traditional rulers, and other party leaders in the state.

He commended the governor and other APC leaders for their efforts in mobilising support for the party, expressing confidence that their collective commitment would ensure victory for Tinubu and other APC candidates in 2027.

” We are leading the campaign for the president’s re-election and other candidates of our party.

” We appreciate you for bringing the emirs together under one umbrella at the Emir of Gwandu’s palace.”

” We recognise what you are doing as governors and your contributions towards ensuring victory for our party in 2027,” he said.

Senator Yari stated that the campaign council would work with all individuals and groups committed to Tinubu’s re-election, regardless of their positions, to achieve the party’s objectives.

He expressed confidence in the APC’s chances in Kebbi State, citing the widespread support observed during his visit.

On insecurity, Yari acknowledged the challenges facing the country but maintained that the Tinubu administration was making concerted efforts to address them.

Yari recalled that former President Muhammadu Buhari, a retired army general, also made efforts to tackle insecurity during his administration, even though the challenge was not completely eliminated.

” If a retired general did his best but could not completely tackle insecurity, what do you expect of President Tinubu, who is not a general?”

” Nevertheless, the president has done his utmost best to address the security challenges confronting this country.” he said.

Yari also urged Nigerians to reflect on their relationship with God, noting that addressing insecurity requires collective responsibility alongside government efforts.

On the economy, he stated that the hardship experienced by Nigerians was not peculiar to the country, adding that inflation had begun to decline and fertiliser prices had dropped.

He said the Federal Government was implementing measures to ease the burden on citizens, including cash transfers to vulnerable households.

According to him, these measures are intended to strengthen the economy and improve living conditions for Nigerians.

Yari acknowledged that governments worldwide face difficulties, citing the United States and Saudi Arabia as examples of nations continually working to address domestic concerns.

He urged Nigerians to appreciate the efforts of the Tinubu administration and support its development agenda.

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In his response, Governor Nasir Idris described the visit by the PCC delegation as a welcome development, expressing delight over the gathering of APC leaders and traditional rulers to receive the team.

He said the emirs had resolved to come together at the palace to demonstrate solidarity and welcome the delegation.

Idris stated that Kebbi had benefited significantly from Federal Government projects under Tinubu’s administration, adding that these development initiatives had reinforced the state’s support for the president.

” We have no reason not to support the president. We have prominent leaders such as Sen. Atiku Bagudu, Sen. Adamu Aliero and Ambassador Saidu Dakingari.

” You have seen the people of Kebbi and their overwhelming support. We are for the APC, and we are for President Tinubu. the governor said.