{
  "id": 3484341,
  "title": "North-Central APC forum backs Yari to deliver Tinubu’s 2027 victory",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/north-central-apc-forum-backs-yari-to-deliver-tinubus-2027-victory",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T10:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/north-central-apc-forum-backs-yari-to-deliver-tinubus-2027-victory/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum has voiced confidence in former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, to secure President Bola Tinubu's victory in the 2027 election. In a statement released on Wednesday, the forum lauded Yari's appointment as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council. Two other members, James Faleke and Okpokwu Ogenyi, were also honored for their roles. Faleke assumes the position of Deputy Director-General, Election Planning, Coordination and Monitoring, while Ogenyi is designated as the North-Central Coordinator. The forum expressed satisfaction with Tinubu's choice, stating that Yari is a respected leader who commands widespread acceptance across northern states and a broad coalition of political stakeholders. The panel emphasized Yari's extensive experience in party administration and his role as founder and leader of the Renewed Hope Network, a grassroots mobilization group dedicated to promoting Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The forum affirmed their unwavering commitment to Tinubu's re-election and pledged their total support to the Presidential Campaign Council, especially to Okpokwu Ogenyi, the North-Central Coordinator.",
  "summary": "The North-Central APC Forum expresses confidence in Senator Abdulaziz Yari to deliver President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, citing his widespread support. Read More: https://punchng.com/north-central-apc-forum-backs-yari-to-deliver-tinubus-2027-victory/",
  "key_points": [
    "North-Central APC Forum supports Yari for Tinubu's 2027 win",
    "Yari appointed Director-General of APC Presidential Campaign Council",
    "Faleke and Ogenyi honored for roles in election planning and coordination"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "North-Central APC forum backs Yari to deliver Tinubu’s 2027 victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/north-central-apc-forum-backs-yari-to-deliver-tinubus-2027-victory-3485143",
        "published": "2026-08-26T10:28:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}