Yari, who represents Zamfara West Senatorial District, thanked President Bola Tinubu and the APC leadership for the confidence reposed in him following his appointment.
The Presidency announced the constitution of the campaign council on Saturday in a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Under the arrangement, Tinubu will serve as Chairman of the council, while Vice-President Kashim Shettima will be Vice-Chairman I. Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, was appointed Secretary.
The expanded campaign council has 223 members.
Reacting to his appointment, Yari said he was fully committed to the responsibility.
“I accept this responsibility with deep gratitude and full seriousness.
“My sincere thanks go to President Bola Tinubu and the party for the trust placed in me, and to our party leadership for the confidence. I do not take it lightly,” Yari said.
He said the 2027 campaign would go beyond seeking votes, describing it as “a conversation with the Nigerian people in every state, every language, every faith about the future we are building together.”
Yari promised to run a disciplined and inclusive campaign anchored on unity and respect for Nigerians.
He urged Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliations, to embrace progress rather than division, insisting that the APC would rely on its achievements to win public support rather than “noise.”
The former Zamfara governor said the campaign would commence without delay.
“By the grace of God, and with the effort of us all, we will deliver victory in January 2027,” he concluded.
