The National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has dismissed the speculation of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President, Kashim Shettima.
Naija News reports that there have been rumours that Shettima is being sidelined in the scheme of things and is bothered, especially about Tinubu’s failure to transmit power to him, even when he spends a long period of time outside the country.
Additionally, the Vice President is hardly mentioned at the occasions where Tinubu receives endorsements for a second term in office, fueling speculation that he might be seeking a new vice presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election.
However, addressing the speculation during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, Salihu said such speculations are inevitable in every administration.
He said, “The administration of a party is not run on social media, newspapers, or television. It’s handled internally.
“These kinds of rumours are inevitable in every administration— people will always try to suggest friction between the principal and the Vice.
“It’s what some insecure politicians thrive on. But if you’re secure in yourself, you shouldn’t be bothered by such noise.”
He further stated that it was wrong for anyone to suggest that there was discontent in the North-East APC.
He added, “I’m in Yola. I’ve engaged with members from Taraba, Gombe, Bauchi, and Yobe. We all stayed up the night before the summit brainstorming.”
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