By Mahmoud Muhammad Bureau Chief North-West
Begins with, SENATOR Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central) – A former governor (1999‑2007) and ex‑FCT minister, Aliero’s long‑standing influence in Kebbi makes him a key power‑broker. His recent defection back to the APC solidified the party’s Senate majority and reshaped Kebbi’s political map, giving him leverage over appointments and policy direction in the North‑West.
SENATOR Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara West) – As former Zamfara governor and current senator, Yari is a trusted ally of President Tinubu and a vocal player in APC’s northern strategy. He’s been instrumental in mobilising support across Zamfara and neighboring states, and his reputation as a “Northern political engineer” helps broker alliances and reconcile rival factions.
SENATOR Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North) – The former Sokoto governor and current senator wields deep grassroots influence. He recently engineered the defection of three Kebbi PDP senators into APC, strengthening the party’s North‑West hold, and he’s known for mediating between former Zamfara governors Yari and Yerima, acting as a unifying force across the region.
Together, these three senators shape North‑West politics through party defections, coalition‑building, and strategic patronage, making them central figures in any upcoming electoral calculations.
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