The North-Central APC Forum Stands Firm: No Change in the Tinubu-Shettima Ticket for 2027
2027: Rejection of Calls to oust Shettima as Tinubu's Vice Presidential Candidate by the North-Central APC (All Progressives Congress)
In response to pressure from the North-Central Renaissance Movement advocating for a vice presidential candidate from the North-Central region in the 2027 polls, the North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has wholeheartedly backed down President Bola Tinubu's choice of Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate, according to our sources.
This stance, laid out in a statement issued by Chairman Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga in Abuja, comes at a time when the North-Central Renaissance Movement insisted that the North-Central zone should produce the Vice President in the next election cycle. The Movement's demand clearly isn't supported by the APC's North-Central stakeholders, who have unequivocally disconnected themselves from such calls.
The North-Central APC Forum's decision stems from their unwavering endorsement of both Tinubu and Shettima. As Zazzaga highlighted, the backing of the president and VP extends to both leaders.
"The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum firmly opposes calls on President Bola Tinubu to drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election. The calls aren't coming from APC stakeholders in the North-Central. We dissociate ourselves from these calls, and we emphasize that our endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 election covers Vice President Kashim Shettima."
Tinubu is urged to disregard the ongoing campaigns aimed at changing his running mate, as these efforts seem geared towards destabilizing his administration, as per Zazzaga. The Forum praises Shettima's contributions to the administration and commends the harmonious relationship between the President and Vice President.
The North-Central APC Forum also reiterates its earlier promise to drive six million votes for Tinubu in the next election, crediting the administration's initiatives for favorable responses from North-Central citizens. Appreciating the appointments of several key officials from the region, including the SGF, Senator George Akume of Benue State, and ministers across various departments, the Forum highlights the administration's record.
Reflecting on the administration's performance since the democratic dispensation, the Forum is quick to point out that Tinubu has provided unique opportunities for the North-Central, more so than any other president. With the support of their citizens, the infrastructure in the zone has seen significant improvement under the Tinubu administration.
With an evaluation of the administration's programmes and initiatives, the Forum credits Tinubu for taking Nigeria in the right direction. The president's reforms, already yielding results, are celebrated, and all Nigerians are encouraged to support Tinubu's administration in order to improve the country's situation.
The full endorsement of Tinubu for a second term sits well with the Forum, who believe he has done well enough to warrant another term, and is leading the country in the right direction. They stress that now, more than ever, Tinubu needs support to continue midwifing his reforms. The North-Central APC Forum assures the president and all his supporters of their commitment to working towards his reelection in 2027.
Sources:
- The Cable
- Premium Times
- The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has refused to consider changing the Tinubu-Shettima ticket for the 2027 presidency, stating that they endorse both Tinubu and Shettima.
- In a press statement, the Forum's Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, based in Abuja, indicated that the calls for a change in the vice presidential candidate are not supported by APC stakeholders in the North-Central region.
- The Forum believes that ongoing campaigns to alter Tinubu's running mate are aimed at destabilizing his administration and should be ignored.
- The Forum commends the harmonious relationship between Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, and attributes the improvements in infrastructure in the North-Central zone to the Tinubu administration.
- The North-Central APC Forum has promised to drive six million votes for Tinubu in the next election, acknowledging the administration's initiatives and key appointments from the region.
- The Forum recognizes that Tinubu's administration has provided unique opportunities for the North-Central, leading to significant improvements in their infrastructure and overall sector development.
- By encouraging all Nigerians to support Tinubu's administration, the Forum highlights the president's reforms and their impact on moving Nigeria in the right direction.
- The North-Central APC Forum believes that Tinubu has earned another term due to his effective leadership and accomplishment of initiatives that benefit Nigeria's economy and citizens.
- As the presidential election in 2024 approaches, the Forum reaffirms their commitment to working towards Tinubu's reelection in 2027, viewing his continued leadership as essential for the country's progress and stability in areas such as policy-and-legislation, politics, general-news, war-and-conflicts, economy, naira, Nigeria, Naija, Abuja, and the APC.
