- Earlier reported says Yari was in discussions to launch a new party alongside Abdul Ningi, the suspended senator from Bauchi Central, and Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 2023 presidential contender.
- Abubakar has since denied the claim, saying that he is working on the merger of opposition parties.
The senator from Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, has denied any involvement in the process that may result in the creation of a new political party.
According to a report, Yari was in discussions to launch a new party alongside Abdul Ningi, the suspended senator from Bauchi Central, and Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) 2023 presidential contender.
According to the report, the former vice president believed that this was the best course of action for him to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Since then, Abubakar has refuted the accusation and stated that he is a working on a merger of opposition parties.
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.”