Ahead of next year’s presidential election, President Bola Tinubu, has promised traditional institutions across the country that his administration will deeply integrate them in the scheme of things if re-elected.
President Tinubu gave the promise when the Director General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Senator Abdulaziz Yari, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the palaces of some Emirs in the northern part of the country.
A statement by the Yari Media Office noted that the visit was in continuation of the nationwide consultations with leading traditional rulers in the country.
The statement explained that Yari and his team visited; His Royal Highnesses, the Emir of Gwandu; Emir of Katsina, Emir of Daura, and the Emir of Zaria.
Speaking during the visit, the Tinubu Campaign DG said: “The royal visits form part of a broader consultative tour to traditional and political leaders across the country, as the Council builds consensus and galvanises support ahead of key campaign activities leading up to 16th January 2027, a significant date in the electoral calendar.”
Speakibg further, Senator Yari affirmed that the Council’s engagement with traditional institutions is a cornerstone of its consultative strategy, stressing that the PCC was not seeking for endorsement, but the prayers, blessings, and wise counsel of the royal fathers, who are bestowed with moral and spiritual guidance.
“This PCC and our party want to reassure you of our profound respect for Nigeria’s traditional institutions and the pivotal role you play in fostering peace, unity, and stability. This government remains committed to carrying all stakeholders along in the build-up to the 2027 general elections.”
The royal fathers in their individual palaces, had offered prayers and blessings for peace, unity, and the success of the nation’s democratic journey.
Some of the dignitaries on the entourage of Senator Yari were former Borno state governor, Sen. Ali Modu Sheriff: former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje; former Kebbi state governor, Sen. Adamu Aliero; former Zamfara state governor, Sen. Sani Ahmad Yarima, among others.
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