Nigerian official hails Tinubu's choice of Shettima for 2027 VP ticket

Abdulrazak Namdas, the newly appointed Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), has lauded President Bola Tinubu's choice to retain Senator Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Namdas characterized the decision as a clear demonstration of the President's confidence in Shettima's competence, loyalty, and performance.

In a statement released in Abuja, Namdas congratulated Shettima on his renomination, asserting that the decision underscores the President's commitment to continuity and effective governance. He further commended Tinubu for keeping a vice president who has proven to be a dependable partner in managing the nation's affairs since they assumed office in 2023. Namdas highlighted the "Renewed Hope Agenda" as a testament to the administration's purposeful leadership.

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Mr President’s choice to retain Senator Shettima sends a clear message to Nigerians and the world that this administration values continuity, experience and teamwork.

Namdas described Shettima as an active participant in governance, pointing to his significant contributions to economic reforms, private sector engagement, international representation, and development initiatives in the North-East and across Nigeria. "Mr. President's choice to retain Senator Shettima sends a clear message to Nigerians and the world that this administration values continuity, experience, and teamwork," Namdas stated. He added that the renomination signals that performance will be recognized and that nation-building requires steady leadership.

Looking ahead to the 2027 general election, Namdas congratulated the APC for presenting a strong presidential ticket. He expressed strong confidence that the Tinubu-Shettima ticket would achieve victory, bolstered by the administration's focus on economic repositioning, security, and creating opportunities for young Nigerians. "The road ahead will demand more sacrifice, more unity, and more belief in the Nigeria project. But with this ticket, I am confident that the APC will not only retain power in 2027 but will do so with an even stronger mandate," he concluded.

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The road ahead will demand more sacrifice, more unity and more belief in the Nigeria project. But with this ticket, I am confident that the APC will not only retain power in 2027 but will do so with an even stronger mandate.