“Yari is not sponsoring any Anti-Tinubu protest” — Ex-governor’s aide

Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, has distanced himself from reports alleging his involvement in sponsoring a planned protest against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The clarification was made in a statement issued on Friday by Mr Yari’s Chief of Staff, Abdullahi Tsafe, who described the allegation as false, politically motivated, and aimed at damaging the senator’s reputation.

According to Mr Tsafe, Senator Yari has no connection whatsoever with any planned protest against the Federal Government and remains committed to supporting the current administration.

“Let it be stated categorically and without ambiguity that Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has no connection whatsoever with any planned protest against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement read.

“The allegation is false, mischievous, politically motivated and exists only in the fertile imagination of those whose stock-in-trade is misinformation and character assassination.”

Reaffirms support for President Tinubu

Mr Tsafe argued that there would be no reason for Senator Yari to sponsor activities aimed at undermining an administration he had consistently supported.

He stated that Senator Yari’s relationship with President Tinubu is built on mutual respect, political conviction, and a shared commitment to national development and stability.

According to him, Senator Yari backed President Tinubu’s presidential ambition long before his emergence and invested substantial political goodwill and personal resources toward the success of that project.

The statement added that President Tinubu had publicly acknowledged Senator Yari’s support and contributions to the growth of the ruling party and implementation of the Renewed Hope agenda.

“It therefore defies logic and common sense that a man who has committed so much to the success of an administration would suddenly turn around to sponsor protests aimed at undermining that same government,” Mr Tsafe stated.

Rejects allegations of political motives

The aide accused those behind the reports of deliberately spreading misinformation to create unnecessary political controversy.

Mr Tsafe described Senator Yari as a statesman whose political style has remained rooted in dialogue, democratic engagement and constructive participation.

He insisted that the former governor does not engage in political activities through anonymous groups or sponsored agitation.

According to him, recent attempts to link Senator Yari to anti-government activities may be connected to concerns over his growing influence and relationships with political stakeholders across Nigeria.

“It is therefore not surprising that desperate attempts are being made to manufacture controversies where none exist,” he said.

Calls for public disregard

Mr Tsafe urged Nigerians to disregard the reports linking Senator Yari to any anti-government protest, maintaining that the claims were false and malicious.

He reaffirmed that Senator Yari remains focused on his legislative duties, the welfare of his constituents, and national development.

“No amount of propaganda can alter the facts. No amount of mischief can diminish the longstanding relationship between Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

“And no amount of political blackmail will force Senator Yari away from the principles of loyalty, service and nation-building that have defined his public life,” the statement added.