2027: APC Dismisses Speculation Over Shettima’s Removal as Tinubu’s Running Mate

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the claims as “purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.”

The ruling party was reacting to growing media speculation that it could reconsider the Muslim–Muslim ticket that secured its victory in the 2023 presidential election.

In a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said its attention had been drawn to what it described as an increasing “media frenzy” over an alleged plan to replace the Vice President.

Morka noted that while earlier reports were subtle, they had recently escalated, with specific individuals being named as possible replacements for Shettima.

The party warned media organisations against promoting unverified claims, urging them to refrain from giving platforms to rumours capable of causing division and confusion.

“Our party states in categorical terms that these stories are purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless,” the statement read.

“We urge media organisations to desist from lending their platforms to rumour-peddlers and mischievous ‘news sources’ of questionable provenance whose only intention is to promote discord in the polity.”

The APC also stressed that political activities remain restricted under existing laws and electoral regulations, adding that the party is not engaged in succession discussions at this time.

“Under our laws and electoral regulations, the ban on political activities remains in force,” Morka said, noting that the party’s current priority is governance.

“At this time, our party remains focused on supporting President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima in delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda, implementing bold reforms that are transforming the economy, building prosperity, and improving the living conditions of Nigerians.”

The party further cautioned its ministers, senior government officials and party leaders against making comments that could fuel unnecessary speculation.

“We call on our ministers, senior government and party officials to avoid, wittingly or unwittingly, stoking needless speculation and to focus on diligent service to government and our party,” the statement added.

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