Months of speculation may soon come to an end. The All Progressives Congress, APC, is preparing to officially present Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to officially unveil Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, according to reports from party sources. The move is expected to end months of speculation over the party’s vice-presidential ticket ahead of the next general election.
According to reports, the decision follows internal consultations within the ruling party and comes as the APC begins early preparations for the 2027 election cycle. Party insiders said the announcement is expected to reaffirm the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, which secured victory in the 2023 presidential election. However, the APC has yet to issue a formal public statement confirming the date of the unveiling.
Sources familiar with the development said party leaders believe retaining Shettima on the ticket will promote continuity within the administration and strengthen the APC’s campaign strategy. The sources added that the official unveiling is expected to put an end to widespread speculation over possible changes to the vice-presidential slot. Extra News Nigeria has not independently verified the claims, and the party has not publicly confirmed the report.
The question of who would emerge as President Tinubu’s running mate has generated political discussions in recent months, with several reports suggesting different possible outcomes. Neither the Presidency nor the APC had previously confirmed any change to the current ticket, leaving room for continued speculation among party members and political observers.
The development means the APC is moving to present a united front well ahead of the 2027 presidential election. An official confirmation from the party is expected to provide greater clarity on its campaign plans, while attention may shift to the positions of opposition parties as political activities gradually intensify across Nigeria.
