Senator Abdulaziz Yari Convenes 1,000 Islamic Clerics Following Governor Lawal’s Defection To Ruling APC

Senator Abdulaziz Yari hosts 1,000 imams to pray for Zamfara peace and welcomes Gov. Lawal to the APC. Read the details of this strategic meeting.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 3:31 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

A Spiritual Mandate For Regional Stability

Senator Abdulaziz Yari, representing Zamfara West, has initiated a large scale religious intervention aimed at curbing the persistent insecurity within his constituency and the broader Nigerian federation. During a gathering at his residence in Talata Mafara on Tuesday, the lawmaker hosted more than 1,000 Islamic clerics and chief imams from Juma’at mosques across the state’s 14 local government areas. Yari asserted that spiritual leaders are the closest custodians to the populace and requested they utilize their influence to mobilize followers toward peaceful deeds. This appeal comes at a critical juncture as the region continues to grapple with security threats that have severely hindered both commercial and agricultural activities.

Fostering Unity After Political Realignment

The meeting notably served as a formal acknowledgment of the recent political shift in Zamfara State, specifically the defection of Governor Dauda Lawal to the All Progressives Congress. Senator Yari described the Governor’s move to the ruling party as a welcome development, signaling a potential end to partisan friction that often complicates security governance. Representing the Governor at the event, Deputy Governor Mani Mummuni reaffirmed the administration's commitment to engaging all relevant stakeholders. This new political alignment within the APC is being framed as a strategic necessity to present a unified front when collaborating with the federal government on defense and stability initiatives.

Intercession For National And State Leadership

Beyond local security, the Senator urged the assembled imams to intercede on behalf of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Lawal to ensure the success of their respective administrations. Yari emphasized that the implementation of effective national policies requires not only political will but also the support and prayers of the religious community. By directing these 1,000 clerics to pray for executive success, the lawmaker highlighted the intersection of faith and governance in Northern Nigeria. The objective is to create a social environment where leaders are empowered to make decisions that lead to the restoration of normalcy for the common citizen.