Tinubu Retains Shettima as Running Mate for 2027

Bola Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria, has confirmed that he will retain Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the upcoming 2027 presidential election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) submitted the nomination to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the deadline on July 11, 2026.

The submission was made during a ceremony in Abuja on a Friday night, marking the completion of the nomination process. Prof.

Nentaw Yilwatda, the National Chairman of APC, expressed confidence in the party's electoral prospects, emphasizing that the party's structure, with 12 million registered members, provides a significant advantage. He stated that the APC remains united and focused on consolidating the achievements of Tinubu's administration while preparing for the electoral campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.