Tinubu-Shettima ticket strategic for APC’s 2027 victory — Party Chieftain

The All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Vice Chairman, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's strategic decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election. Muhammad views this move as a significant boost to the party's prospects of victory in the upcoming polls.

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I sincerely congratulate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his re-nomination by the President. This action by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is a demonstration of his trust and confidence in the Vice President.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Muhammad congratulated Shettima on his re-nomination. He emphasized that the President's choice reflects deep trust in his deputy's loyalty, competence, and dedication to national service. The APC chieftain commended Tinubu for this decision, highlighting Shettima as a dependable partner whose performance in office has garnered confidence from Nigerians.

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So far, Nigeria and Nigerians are well pleased with the Vice President for his loyalty and commitment to his fatherland.

"So far, Nigeria and Nigerians are well pleased with the Vice President for his loyalty and commitment to his fatherland," Muhammad stated. He further described the re-nomination as a calculated political maneuver designed to solidify the APC's standing before the 2027 elections. According to Muhammad, President Tinubu has once again demonstrated considerable political acumen with this decision, reinforcing the APC's position as the party to beat in the next electoral cycle.

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The President has once again displayed his political sagacity with this decision. The APC remains the party to beat in the next general elections.

The APC leader also urged party members and the general public to continue supporting the current administration as it strives to implement its development agenda. "May I use this medium to call on the teeming members of our party and every well-meaning Nigerian to continue to support the APC administration as it works tirelessly to deliver on its mandate," he added, underscoring the administration's commitment to fulfilling its mandate.

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May I use this medium to call on the teeming members of our party and every well-meaning Nigerian to continue to support the APC administration as it works tirelessly to deliver on its mandate.