A palpable sense of anxiety has enveloped Nigeria’s political circles as Vice President Kashim Shettima awaits President Bola Tinubu’s crucial decision on whether he will retain him as running mate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Sources close to the presidency indicate that Tinubu has yet to make a definitive commitment on his choice of running mate, fuelling speculation, political horse-trading, and behind-the-scenes lobbying among key APC stakeholders across the country.
Shettima, who has maintained a visible and active profile within the administration, is said to be monitoring developments closely, as powerful voices within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continue to advocate for a strategic reconsideration of the presidential ticket’s composition ahead of 2027.
Some APC chieftains are reportedly pushing for a zoning realignment on the ticket, arguing that swapping the running mate could broaden the party’s electoral appeal across geopolitical zones that have shown resistance to the current administration.
Others within the party firmly believe that changing a sitting Vice President on the eve of a re-election campaign would send the wrong signal — projecting instability and undermining the administration’s narrative of continuity and progress.
Political analysts note that Tinubu’s decision will carry enormous consequences — not just for Shettima personally, but for the North-East geopolitical zone, inter-party dynamics, and the overall electoral strategy of the APC going into 2027.
As the suspense deepens, all eyes remain firmly fixed on Aso Rock for what promises to be one of the most consequential political decisions of Tinubu’s presidency.
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