- Masari will now serve alongside Yau Darazo, who was appointed Special Adviser in July 2023
- Masari has been influential in Tinubu’s political network, particularly in shaping party activities in Nigeria’s North-West region
- Masari’s appointment does not require Senate confirmation and is at the discretion of the President
President Bola Tinubu has elevated Ibrahim Masari from the role of Senior Special Assistant to Special Adviser on Political Affairs.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed that Masari will now serve alongside Yau Darazo, who was appointed Special Adviser in July 2023, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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According to reports by PUNCH Online, Masari, a trusted ally of the President, originally joined the administration in 2023 as Senior Special Assistant for political affairs.
The Katsina-born politician previously held the position of welfare secretary for the All Progressives Congress during Senator Adams Oshiomhole’s tenure as national chairman.
In the presidential hierarchy, the role of Special Adviser is more senior than that of Senior Special Assistant, with broader responsibilities and closer access to the President.
Masari has been influential in Tinubu’s political network, particularly in shaping party activities in Nigeria’s North-West region.
As with other presidential aides, Masari’s appointment does not require Senate confirmation and is at the discretion of the President.
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