Tanko Yakasai

Elder statesman and veteran politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Friday held a special prayer session at his residence in Kano to mark his 100th birthday, expressing gratitude to Allah, his family and the people of Kano for celebrating the…
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An Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has called on Nigerian politicians to refrain from engaging in dirty politics and using abusive language that could incite division and threaten the country’s peaceful coexistence. Yakasai made…
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An elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has distanced himself from any political affiliation or group, stating that his focus is now firmly on initiatives that will drive Nigeria's progress and national development. Speaking to…
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President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the elder statesman and politician, Alhaji Tanko Yakassai, as he marks a remarkable milestone of 99 years on December 5, 2024. In his tribute, President Tinubu, in a…
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President Bola Tinubu has celebrated elder statesman and founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on the occasion of his 98th birthday. This is contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special…
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By Tanko Yakasai OFR I have been pondering on what motivates those who plan to rig or scuttle the upcoming elections in Nigeria and particularly the presidential election. Do they believe they can do so without consequences? In…
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“This transition will be a milestone and will  lead us to a full fledged democracy.” The elder statesman, however,  described Tinubu as a political Juggernaut and a  sage.
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By Tanko Yakasai OFR Former Secretary-General of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Anthony Sani, is correct that insecurity in Nigeria or in any other location can best be handled by a synergy among the affected people. In order to…
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A founding member of the Arewa Consultative Forum and elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, has revealed that he would support the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid in 2023. Tinubu…
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By Tanko Yakasai I would like to comment on the views expressed in today's issue of The Sunday Sun by some Nigerians on the issue related to the need for the emergence of the President of Nigeria from the southeast geopolitical zone.…
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