The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, announced the development in a post on his X handle on Friday after receiving the presidential nomination forms of Tinubu and Shettima.
According to Yilwatda, the submission of the nomination forms marked a significant milestone for the ruling party as it prepares for the 2027 general elections.
He described the development as a reaffirmation of the APC’s commitment to sustaining the Renewed Hope Agenda and consolidating the achievements of the Tinubu administration.
The formal unveiling comes after months of speculation that President Tinubu might replace Shettima with a northern Christian as his running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
“Today marked another significant milestone in the journey of our great party as I formally received the presidential nomination forms of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, ahead of the 2027 general election. It was a defining moment that reaffirmed our collective resolve to sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda and deepen the progress already being recorded across the country,” Yilwatda wrote.
He disclosed that the nomination forms were presented on behalf of President Tinubu by the President’s Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, Hon. Ibrahim Masari, during a ceremony held at the Continental Hotel in Abuja.
Yilwatda said the presentation reflected the party’s confidence in the Tinubu-Shettima ticket as it seeks a renewed mandate from Nigerians.
According to him, the event was attended by several APC leaders, including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, as well as Governors Mai Mala Buni, Nasir Idris, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Uba Sani, Babagana Umara Zulum and Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, alongside other party executives and stakeholders.
The APC chairman said the atmosphere at the event reflected unity and confidence within the party.
He added that the APC remains committed to strengthening its grassroots support, consolidating the gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda and building a more prosperous, secure and inclusive Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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