YARI LEADS APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN DELEGATION TO OYO, SEEKS ROYAL BLESSINGS FOR TINUBU’S SECOND TERM
10/15/20262 min read
15 October 2026
IBADAN, OYO STATE — The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, is leading a high-level delegation to Oyo State to pay homage to two of Yorubaland’s foremost traditional rulers as part of wider consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election and efforts to build support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid.
The delegation is visiting the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), and the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. The visits underscore the importance of dialogue with traditional institutions and community leaders on matters of national development, peace, cultural heritage and Nigeria’s political future.
The engagement forms part of ongoing political consultations with influential stakeholders across the country. Such visits provide an opportunity for the campaign leadership to exchange views, strengthen relationships and discuss national priorities, while recognising the enduring role of traditional rulers as custodians of culture and important voices in their communities.
The Olubadan and the Alaafin hold prominent places in the history, culture and traditional governance of Oyo State and Yorubaland. Courtesy visits to their palaces therefore carry cultural and civic significance, reflecting the continuing relevance of traditional institutions in Nigeria’s public life.
As political consultations continue ahead of the next presidential election, the delegation’s visit signals the APC campaign’s intention to broaden engagement with traditional authorities and other stakeholders in support of President Tinubu’s proposed second term.
The visit also highlights the intersection of culture, governance and democratic politics, with traditional institutions continuing to contribute to community dialogue, social cohesion and development.
The delegation includes a number of senior political figures and public office holders:
1. His Excellency Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar — Director-General, APC Presidential Campaign Council
2. His Excellency Senator Rochas Okorocha — Former Chairman, Progressive Governors Forum
3. His Excellency Senator Ali Modu Sheriff — Former Governor of Borno State and former Senator
4. His Excellency Senator Gbenga Daniel
5. His Excellency Governor Jolly Nyame
6. His Excellency Olusegun Mimiko
7. Rt. Hon. Yusuf Suleiman Wase — Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives
8. His Eminence Chief Emma Eneukwu, OFR — Former Deputy National Chairman
9. Senator Yunus Akintunde — Chairman, Senate Committee on South West Development
10. Hon. AbdulMalik Zannah — Member of the House of Representatives, Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency, Zamfara State
11. Hon. Gololo — Former public office holder
12. Hon. Lawal M. Liman, PhD — Former Zamfara State APC Chairman
13. Engr. Magaji Dau, mni, PhD
14. Hon. Sunday Akin Dare, CON — Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications
15. High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo ( AKA. Tom polo) Founder/Grand Patron, PBAT DoorToDoor Movement: Represented By High Chief ( Engr.) Kestin Pondi, PhD.
16. Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly ( Chairman, Conference Of Speakers of Nigeria )
17. High Chief Dennis Otuaro Presidential Adviser on Niger Delta ( Coordinator, Presidential Amnesty Program)
SIGNED
Al’mansoor Gusau
Director-General, Media
Office of Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar
Senator, Zamfara West
