APC‑PCC Director‑General Yari says Tinubu’s faith and record will secure 2027 re‑election

President Tinubu’s Umrah trip and campaign message

On 31 October 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Muslim lesser pilgrimage of Umrah. He was accompanied by key members of his administration, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, former Zamfara Governor Senator Abdulaziz Yari and BUA Group founder Abdulsamad Rabiu. The flight, an Airbus A330‑200, left at 2:20 pm local time.

While in Mecca, Yari, the Director‑General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC‑PCC), addressed journalists and reiterated the party’s confidence that Tinubu will win the January 2027 presidential election. He said the president’s faith in God, his performance record and the council’s ability to persuade Nigerians would secure a second term.

Background

Abdulaziz Yari, a former governor of Zamfara State, has served as the APC‑PCC DG since the party’s formation. In the weeks leading up to the Umrah trip, Yari and Tinubu held media briefings in Abuja and later in Mecca. Yari’s statements echo earlier remarks by the president, who has repeatedly highlighted his spiritual devotion as a guiding principle for his leadership.

The APC‑PCC has been actively campaigning across the country, organising rallies, media outreach and community engagement to build support for Tinubu’s re‑election bid. The council’s media office released a statement on Saturday, 29 October, confirming Yari’s confidence in the campaign’s strategy.

Why it matters

The comments come at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s political calendar. The January 2027 election will determine whether President Tinubu retains power for a second term. Yari’s emphasis on faith and performance reflects the APC’s broader narrative that the president’s stewardship has brought stability, unity and progress to the country.

The statements also highlight the role of religious sentiment in Nigerian politics. Tinubu’s public declaration of faith in Allah and his belief that divine will will guide the election outcome resonate with a largely Muslim electorate. Yari’s assertion that the council’s outreach will convince voters underscores the importance of grassroots mobilisation in a country with a diverse and politically active population.

What happens next

The APC‑PCC will continue its campaign activities in the lead up to the election. No specific dates or new policy announcements were mentioned in the sources. The council’s media office remains the primary channel for updates on campaign strategy and candidate messaging.

The sources do not indicate any opposition response or alternative viewpoints. The statements from Yari and the president are presented as the party’s official stance on the forthcoming election.