The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has expressed confidence in former Zamfara State Governor and Senator Abdulaziz Yari to help secure President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 presidential election.
The forum said Yari possesses the political experience, organisational capacity and nationwide connections required to contribute significantly to the APC’s campaign ahead of the next general election.
The endorsement comes as the ruling party intensifies its preparations for the 2027 elections and works to consolidate its political structures across the country.
Yari, who previously served as governor of Zamfara State, remains an influential figure within the APC and has maintained a strong presence in national political affairs.
The North-Central forum believes his experience in electoral politics places him in a strong position to contribute to the party’s mobilisation efforts.
The group’s position also underscores the growing importance of experienced political figures as the APC begins to organise its campaign machinery ahead of 2027.
President Tinubu is seeking a second term in office after winning the 2023 presidential election on the platform of the APC.
The 2027 contest is already generating intense political activity, with parties and politicians beginning to position themselves several months before Nigerians head to the polls.
The APC has repeatedly expressed confidence that Tinubu will secure another mandate, while opposition figures are working to build a formidable challenge against the ruling party.
The North-Central APC Forum has previously demonstrated strong support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
In April 2025, the forum reaffirmed its endorsement of the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for 2027 and rejected calls for the President to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima with a running mate from the North-Central zone.
The forum also previously pledged to help deliver millions of votes for Tinubu from the North-Central region.
Its latest endorsement of Yari therefore reflects a continuation of its efforts to strengthen the political structure supporting the President’s second-term ambition.
The North-Central region is considered politically important because of its strategic position between northern and southern Nigeria and its diverse electoral composition.
States within the region can play a significant role in determining the balance of votes during presidential elections.
The APC’s ability to mobilise voters across the region could consequently become an important component of Tinubu’s 2027 campaign strategy.
The forum’s backing of Yari also suggests that the group considers political experience and grassroots mobilisation crucial to the party’s chances of retaining power.
Yari has previously been involved in high-level APC politics, including efforts connected to the party’s national leadership and presidential campaign structures.
His political network could therefore provide the ruling party with additional organisational capacity as the election approaches.
The endorsement comes amid increasing competition among political actors seeking influential roles in the 2027 election campaign.
Several senior APC figures have already declared their commitment to ensuring Tinubu returns to office for a second term.
The APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has also described support for Tinubu’s re-election as essential for the North, arguing that the region has benefited from the administration’s projects and policies.
Such declarations indicate that the ruling party is placing considerable emphasis on regional mobilisation as part of its strategy for the next presidential election.
However, the political landscape remains fluid, with opposition parties expected to intensify their own mobilisation efforts as the election draws closer.
The emergence of different political coalitions and realignments could also influence the strength of the APC’s campaign across individual regions.
For the North-Central APC Forum, however, the priority appears to be building a strong political machinery capable of translating support for Tinubu into votes at polling units.
The group’s confidence in Yari reflects its belief that experienced politicians can play a critical role in coordinating grassroots structures and strengthening the party’s electoral organisation.
The coming months are expected to reveal how the APC distributes campaign responsibilities among its senior members and political allies.
For Yari, the latest endorsement could increase his prominence within the party’s preparations for the 2027 presidential contest.
For Tinubu and the APC, securing effective political mobilisation across the North-Central region will be central to their broader strategy of retaining the presidency.
With the 2027 election approaching, the latest development signals that the ruling party is already building the political alliances and campaign structures it hopes will translate into another presidential victory.