The former Governor of Zamfara State, Senator-elect, Abdulaziz Yari, APC, Zamfara West declared on Wednesday that if elected as the Senate President, he would join forces with President Bola Tinubu to move Nigeria forward. The inauguration of the 10th National Assembly will take place June 13, and Yari who is a strong contender alongside Senator Godswill Akpabio for the position of President of the 10th Senate promises that if given the opportunity to serve as Senate President, he would ensure that Nigeria comes first while the interest of the party comes second. Speaking on behalf of the Senate Presidential hopeful, former Deputy Majority leader, Senator-elect, Senator Abdul Ahmed Ningi, PDP, Bauchi Central who addressed journalists in Abuja noted that Yari wishes to achieve this by having a stable Senate and a stable National Assembly. According to Ningi, there are at least 67 senators-elect who have thrown their weight behind Abdulaziz Yari to occupy the office of the Senate President, with more on their way. Speaking on how he would help move Nigeria forward, Yari said, “Under my leadership, the 10th Senate will have a cordial and purposeful relationship with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to deliver his vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria. “I and President Tinubu have come a long way and understand each other, I promise to at all times give President Tinubu helping hands in moving this country forward. “I will aggregate opinions to ensure that Nigeria comes first and party come second,” he said. Yari further noted that he possesses the requisite experience and quality to lead the National Assembly to achieve cordial and complementary relationships with other arms of government, particularly, the Executive. Speaking further on his sterling qualities, Yari said “I have strong connections across the 36 states and understand the nuances of the nation. “I am assuring you that I have what it takes to make a difference . We will build constant synergy to unify our nation”.
