Shettima Unveiled as Tinubu’s 2027 Running Mate — APC Ends Months of Speculation
Quick Reads:
- APC leaders met at Continental Hotel, Abuja to confirm Shettima’s re-nomination
- Move ends months of speculation over a possible northern Christian VP pick
- Official party announcement expected same day
The All Progressives Congress has moved to silence weeks of political guesswork, with Shettima unveiled as Tinubu’s 2027 running mate in a high-level party meeting held on Friday in Abuja.
The National Working Committee of the APC, joined by senior party leaders, convened at the Continental Hotel to formally present Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s choice for the 2027 presidential race. The gathering brings a decisive end to persistent rumours that Tinubu could drop Shettima in favour of a northern Christian candidate ahead of the election.
For months, political watchers and insiders had speculated over a possible reshuffle of the ticket, with several names being floated as potential replacements. That chatter appears to have been put to rest, as senior APC figures at the venue confirmed that Tinubu has re-nominated Shettima, and that the party was set to make the announcement official on the same day.
With Shettima unveiled as Tinubu’s 2027 running mate, attention now shifts to how the APC intends to consolidate its northern and southern support bases ahead of what is expected to be a keenly contested election. The party is yet to release a formal statement detailing the broader implications of the decision, but sources close to the meeting suggest more details will follow shortly.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as they emerge.
