Shettima Urges Northern Support for Tinubu's 2027 Bid

On September 30, 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima called on northern professionals in the creative industry to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign office in Abuja, Shettima emphasized that the President deserves the North's backing for fairness and national unity.

He assured Northern artists, gathered under the Triple-R For Renewed Hope initiative, that the Tinubu administration would continue to promote the growth of the entertainment industry through creative economy initiatives. Shettima highlighted the federal government's policies aimed at empowering local talent and generating economic opportunities.

He urged Northern stakeholders to support the administration's Renewed Hope Agenda. Additionally, Sen. Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, stated that Tinubu's re-election would be based on achievements, while Aminu Bello Masari encouraged creative professionals to leverage government programs for their benefit.