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Lawal visits Yari in Saudi Arabia as supporters join APC
**Breaking News: Lawal Visits Yari in Saudi Arabia as Supporters Join APC**
In a significant development in Nigerian politics, Governor Dauda Lawal has paid a solidarity visit to former Zamfara State Governor and Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. This visit comes as supporters of Governor Lawal have begun to register with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in their respective wards.
According to sources, the governor broke his Ramadan fast with Senator Yari after the Maghrib prayer, highlighting the strong bond between the two leaders. Governor Lawal also took the opportunity to visit Yari's mother, Hajiya Maimuna Abubakar Yari, popularly known as "Umma," to seek her blessings.
Meanwhile, several loyalists of Governor Lawal have reportedly joined the APC in Zamfara State. Among those who have registered include the Deputy Governor, Mani Mummuni; the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Nakwada; and the Chief of Staff, Mukhtar Lugga. Chairman of Talata Mafara Local Government, Yahaya Abubakar Yari, stated that council chairmen across the state have pledged their support for Governor Lawal's new political move.
"It's a new dawn for us in Zamfara State," he said. "We all joined Governor Lawal in the APC and will mobilise support at the grassroots."
The development has been welcomed by political stakeholders within the party, who see it as a significant boost to the APC's chances in the state. This move could signal a shift in the political landscape of Zamfara State, with Governor Lawal's supporters now backing the APC.