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Zamfara political activity and campaign developments

Overview

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, recently appointed as the Director-General of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, held a large solidarity rally in Gusau, Zamfara State. The event featured a 7-kilometer march intended to demonstrate support for President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda and secure a victory in the 2027 elections.

Despite the official focus on the President’s mandate, the gathering faced scrutiny after viral footage showed portions of the crowd chanting ‘Sai Atiku,’ a reference to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Yari has characterized the turnout as an overwhelming show of solidarity for the President without directly addressing the chants.

Entities

African Democratic Congress · All Progressives Congress · Zamfara State · Kabiru Garba Gusau · Bilyaminu Shinkafi

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Senator Abdulaziz Yari holds Zamfara rally following campaign appointment

    Senator Abdulaziz Yari held a massive solidarity rally in Zamfara to celebrate his appointment as Tinubu’s campaign director-general, despite viral videos showing supporters chanting for Atiku Abubakar.

  2. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Zamfara ADC chairman warns against false governorship candidacy

    Zamfara ADC chairman Kabiru Garba Gusau has warned Bilyaminu Shinkafi to stop claiming to be the party’s governorship candidate, naming Ibrahim Salisu Mafara as the legitimate 2027 candidate.

Sources

blueprint.ng · gwg.ng · newtelegraphng.com · punchng.com · tgnews.com.ng