APC Confirms Shettima as Tinubu's 2027 Running Mate
Vice President Kashim Shettima has been officially confirmed as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 presidential election, with the APC submitting their nomination forms to INEC.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation about potential changes to the ruling party’s presidential ticket. The All Progressives Congress (APC) formalized the decision by submitting nomination forms for both candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking a key milestone in the lead-up to the general elections.
The move was confirmed just before the deadline for submission of presidential candidates, with APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda receiving the nomination forms on behalf of the party, according to Legit.ng. This action solidifies the Tinubu-Shettima political alliance, which first emerged during the 2023 election cycle and has since remained central to the administration’s governance structure.
Daily Trust reported that the decision was finalized about 24 hours before the INEC filing deadline, underscoring the party’s strategic timing in formalizing its presidential bid. The confirmation ends growing public and political discourse over Shettima’s position within the party, particularly amid earlier reports suggesting possible reconsideration of the vice-presidential slot.
Following the submission, Yilwatda expressed confidence in the ticket’s re-election prospects, stating that the President already has 12 million votes in the bag, according to Business Day. The claim reflects the APC’s optimistic outlook ahead of the 2027 campaign, though it does not represent an official electoral projection or verified survey data.
The re-formation of the Tinubu-Shettima ticket reinforces continuity within the APC’s leadership framework as Nigeria approaches a crucial electoral period. With nomination formalities now underway, attention shifts to campaign strategies, opposition preparations, and the broader political dynamics shaping the 2027 electoral landscape.