Yari denies involvement in formation of new political party

Abdulaziz Yari, senator representing Zamfara west, has denied being involved in a process that will lead to the formation of a new political party.

A report had said Yari was in talks with Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, and Abdul Ningi, now suspended senator representing Bauchi central, for the formation of a new party.

It said the former vice-president saw the move as his best option to wrest power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.

Abubakar has since denied the claim, saying that he is working for the merger of opposition parties.

I have been inundated with calls from our party members, supporters, and concerned Nigerians regarding the fabricated story in The Nation, Tinubu's ragtag, alleging my departure from the @OfficialPDPNig. Let me be unequivocal: this is pure mischief, devoid of truth. I reaffirm my…

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) March 12, 2024

In a statement on Wednesday, Yari’s media office said the former governor of Zamfara is one of the leaders of the APC and is committed to the party’s vision.

“The Media Office of His Excellency, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the Senator representing Zamfara West in the Nigerian Senate and a former Governor of Zamfara State, categorically denies the recent media reports that suggest Senator Yari’s involvement in the formation of a new political party,” the statement reads.

“Senator Yari, as a leader of the APC in Zamfara, is fully committed to the attainment of the party’s vision for Nigeria.

“As a member of the legislature, Senator Yari has worked hand-in-hand with his colleagues in the 10th Senate to strengthen the agenda of the party in the National Assembly and foster collaboration to address the challenges facing the nation.

“Senator Yari remains firmly committed to the APC and dedicated to working collaboratively with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to improve the lives of all Nigerians.”