Radda Explains Tinubu's Decision to Retain Shettima for 2027 Bid
Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has shed light on President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his 2027 running mate, citing political cohesion and northern unity.
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Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has offered insight into President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election. Speaking through a statement reported by Naija News, Radda attributed the re-selection to strategic political considerations aimed at consolidating support across the country, particularly in northern Nigeria.
Radda’s comments follow public endorsements of the Tinubu-Shettima ticket from key regional figures. In one notable instance, Governor Badaru Abubakar of Yobe State visited Shettima to offer congratulations, describing the vice president’s emergence as a recognition of his commitment and service to the nation, according to Peoples Gazette. This gesture underscores growing regional alignment behind the administration as the electoral cycle approaches.
Political dynamics in the north appear central to the administration’s re-election calculus. A lawmaker cited by Peoples Gazette expressed confidence that northern voters would overwhelmingly support the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, suggesting that the pairing strengthens the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) hold in the region. The senator argued that retaining Shettima gives the party ‘full control of the north,’ reflecting a broader narrative of regional political consolidation.
While Tinubu has not yet made an official declaration regarding his 2027 bid, the mounting public endorsements and internal party signals point to an emerging consensus around continuity. Radda’s explanation adds a gubernatorial perspective to the discourse, emphasizing unity and strategic stability as underpinning the decision to retain Shettima on the ticket.