The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development has called on the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate what it described as a coordinated smear campaign against former Zamfara State Governor, Abdulaziz Yari.
The Executive Director of the group, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, made the call in a statement issued in Abuja.
Acting through Dexter Law Firm, the group submitted a formal petition to security agencies, alleging that a series of online publications and social media posts were designed to damage the senator’s reputation.
In a statement signed by A.Y. Salihu, Esq., the solicitors said their client is a duly registered non governmental organisation committed to promoting peace and protecting the integrity of individuals.
The petition accused blogger Jackson Ude, alongside online platforms Point Blank News, Tracknews NG and Akelicious, of publishing what it described as false and malicious allegations against Yari.
According to the group, posts allegedly made by Ude on April 16 and April 22, 2026, linked the senator to bribery, political manipulation, terrorism financing and money laundering. It added that similar reports by other platforms amplified the claims across digital channels.
The organisation described the allegations as defamatory and harmful to Yari’s reputation, insisting they were intended to tarnish his image and that of other prominent figures within the All Progressives Congress.
It further alleged that the publications targeted key figures within the Presidency, including associates of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and claimed those behind the reports were acting in the interest of opposition elements ahead of future elections.
Citing provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) (Amendment) Act 2024, the group urged security agencies to invite those named and require them to provide evidence supporting their claims.
The statement stressed the need for a thorough investigation to prevent further reputational damage and uphold the rule of law, adding that the group is ready to cooperate fully with authorities.