Shettima Urges Discipline Among Politicians for 2027 Elections

Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, issued a strong appeal to political actors to moderate their ambitions with discipline as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. He cautioned against internal divisions that could weaken party structures and jeopardize electoral success.

Shettima highlighted the importance of maintaining unity within political parties, describing them as families that must preserve cohesion despite internal differences. He warned that actions capable of destabilizing party cohesion should be avoided, emphasizing that grievances should not justify undermining collective structures.

Shettima raised concerns about manufactured narratives that sow suspicion within party ranks and urged leaders to assess the benefits of internal conflict critically. He stressed that the true test of leadership lies in handling electoral processes with fairness and transparency, particularly during party primaries, which are crucial for the electoral process.

He concluded by stating that post-primary reconciliation is essential for electoral victory.