Political Power Play! Tinubu Solidifies 2027 Ambition, Retains Shettima as Running Mate

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria's North-East region have lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his reported decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the upcoming 2027 general elections. This commendation was officially conveyed in a statement released on Saturday by Comrade Haruna Sardauna, who serves as the Coordinating Chairman of the North-East APC Youth Critical Stakeholders Forum.

The forum explicitly stated that this decision serves to reconfirm the vital position of the North-East within the broader political framework of the country. They expressed profound gratitude to President Tinubu for ensuring that the vice-presidential slot remains allocated to the region. According to the group, the reported retention of Vice President Shettima is a direct acknowledgment of his significant contributions while in office and is seen as a strategic move to ensure continuity within the current administration.

Comrade Sardauna highlighted that the forum had consistently advocated for the vice-presidential ticket to be maintained in the North-East, a stance they held even prior to the 2023 elections. Consequently, the group warmly welcomed the reported decision to uphold this arrangement. Furthermore, the North-East APC Youth Critical Stakeholders Forum made a commitment to actively mobilize substantial support for the APC in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections, emphasizing the crucial role of young people who constitute a significant demographic of registered voters across the North-East states.

The forum also posited that retaining the vice-presidential position within the region acknowledges the communities profoundly affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. They specifically referenced ongoing federal interventions, which include comprehensive reconstruction efforts, critical humanitarian support, and robust security initiatives aimed at stabilizing and rebuilding these areas. Moreover, the group asserted that the Tinubu administration has initiated and overseen numerous impactful infrastructure and development projects throughout the North-East, expressing strong confidence that Vice President Shettima's continued presence on the ticket will be instrumental in sustaining and advancing these crucial efforts. The statement concluded with a call to all APC members and other key stakeholders in the North-East to rally their support for the party in preparation for the 2027 general elections.