Tinubu/Shettima 2027: APC Northwest group endorses continuation of joint ticket

The APC Northwest Reclamation Front has thrown its weight behind the continued pairing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 presidential election.

In a statement on Tuesday, the group’s national coordinator, Mallam Hisham Habib, and Deputy National Coordinator (Special Duties), Safwan Isah Umar, described Shettima as the most suitable running mate for Tinubu, urging the party leadership to retain him on the ticket.

The group warned that removing Shettima as Vice President would create a significant vacuum and called on President Tinubu to intervene in the interest of party unity and national stability.

They praised Shettima’s leadership credentials, noting his stellar record as former Borno State Governor and his loyal support for Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

Following consultations with key stakeholders from Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kebbi, and Zamfara States, the group said it reached a unanimous decision to support the Tinubu/Shettima ticket for a second term and appealed for calm among aggrieved party factions.

“As a northern leader, Shettima remains a unifying figure committed to delivering the dividends of democracy to the region. Broader consultation is key to resolving internal party disputes,” the group noted.

They also called on the APC leadership to prioritise the inclusion of women and youth and warned “desperate agitators” against sowing disunity that could cost the party victory in 2027.

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