Nigeria's President Tinubu Retains VP Kashim Shettima for 2027 Ticket

President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that Vice President Kashim Shettima will remain his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The decision was praised by APC chieftain Musa Kwankwaso, who said the move “is the best development for the North and the APC,” and by former lawmaker Haruna Yerima, who called Shettima “a competent powerhouse with strong intellectual capabilities.” In contrast, Kwankwasiyya movement spokesperson Habeeb Saleh Mohammed argued that the president’s son is more powerful than Shettima and that the retention offers no electoral advantage.

In Kano State, Governor Abba Yusuf announced that Deputy Governor Murtala Garo will stay on as his running mate for the 2027 governorship race, citing the deputy’s loyalty and performance as reasons for continuity. The announcement was made during a strategic meeting with federal political appointees in Abuja and is intended to project stability ahead of the state election.

Meanwhile, in Adamawa State, supporters of governorship aspirant Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Tijjani Galadima gathered in Numan for a town‑hall meeting that highlighted growing grassroots momentum for his 2027 bid. Organisers emphasized unity and a commitment to inclusive development as the campaign gains traction across the state’s Southern Zone.