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Tinubu: Yari sets 2.3m votes target for Rivers APC

Tinubu: Yari sets 2.3m votes target for Rivers APC
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Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director General of the APC-PCC, has officially set a 2.3 million vote target for President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming January 16 Rivers State election. The party leadership is leveraging local coalition support and voter registration data to secure a decisive victory in the region.
Context & Background
  • ✦The APC is focusing on Rivers State as a critical electoral battleground in the South-South, citing its performance in the 2023 elections.
  • ✦The party is utilizing a 'Rainbow Coalition' of diverse stakeholders to consolidate support for the President's re-election efforts.
Key Figures & Named Entities
•Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director General of the APC-PCC, who set the 2.3 million vote target.•Godswill Akpabio, Senate President, who noted that Nigeria currently generates more revenue from taxation than from crude oil.
Outlook & Next Steps
The APC plans to mobilize supporters in Rivers State to meet the 80 percent vote threshold ahead of the January 16 election date.
Key Takeaways
AI Summary
  • ✦Senator Abdulaziz Yari has set a target of 2.3 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State for the upcoming January 16 election.
  • ✦The target is based on voter data indicating 3.3 million registered voters and 2.8 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) collected in the state.
  • ✦APC leadership, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, emphasized Rivers State's strategic importance as a key electoral stronghold in the South-South.
Key Facts:January 16: The upcoming election in Rivers State is scheduled for January 16.3.3 million registered / 2.8 million PVCs: There are 3.3 million registered voters and 2.8 million collected PVCs in Rivers State.
Editorial Excerpt

The Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council APC-PCC, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, on Saturday set a target of 2.3 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Rivers state in the January 16 election.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Story

What is the specific vote target set by Senator Abdulaziz Yari for President Tinubu in Rivers State?

Senator Yari set a target of at least 2.3 million votes.

What justification did the APC provide for the 2.3 million vote target?

The target is based on the 3.3 million registered voters and 2.8 million PVCs collected in the state, representing an aim of at least 80 percent of the vote.

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