VP Shettima Advocates for Tinubu's Re-election in 2027

On October 15, during the inauguration of the Presidential Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves re-election. Shettima attributed Nigeria's economic recovery to the current administration's reforms, stating that the president inherited an economy "approaching fiscal catastrophe." He noted that Tinubu made tough decisions regarding fuel subsidies and foreign exchange distortions that previous administrations avoided.

Shettima cited economic indicators, including a 4.2% growth in the economy during the first half of 2026 and gross external reserves exceeding $58 billion, the highest since November 2008. He criticized opposition candidates, particularly Atiku Abubakar for his inconsistent economic ideology and Peter Obi for his foreign economic comparisons.

Shettima emphasized that the APC campaign will focus on issues rather than insults and urged campaign council members to engage with their communities to promote the administration's achievements.