The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard allegations currently being made against Senator Abdul Azeez Yari by some groups, describing the claims as false, malicious and baseless.
MURIC made the appeal in a statement issued on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
The Islamic human rights organization alleged that the accusations against the former Zamfara State governor were part of a calculated campaign aimed at tarnishing his image and weakening his influence within President Tinubu’s political camp.
According to the group, Senator Yari remains one of the President’s most loyal and dedicated supporters, particularly in fostering relationships between the North and the South-West.
“We have been constrained to break our silence on the series of allegations being levelled against distinguished Senator Abdul Azeez Yari in recent times,” the statement read.
MURIC described the senator as a highly respected lawmaker who has consistently promoted the interests of President Tinubu across different regions of the country.
The group further claimed that Yari had committed significant personal resources to mobilizing support for the President among key constituencies, especially within Islamic circles in the North and South-West.
It argued that such political relevance may have unsettled certain individuals pursuing their own interests, leading to what it called attempts to smear the senator’s reputation.
“We confidently declare the allegations against him as false, malicious and baseless. It is a vicious campaign of calumny designed to either diminish his influence or totally eliminate President Tinubu’s most loyal and dedicated supporter,” MURIC stated.
The organization warned that those behind the allegations were seeking to isolate the President from trusted allies and urged Tinubu not to be swayed by what it described as political manoeuvring.
“The intention of the agents provocateur is to strip President Tinubu of all truly loyal allies. We therefore urge Mr. President to ignore their hanky-panky,” the statement added.
MURIC maintained that Senator Yari’s contributions to national politics and his support for the Tinubu administration should not be overshadowed by what it termed unfounded accusations.