APC Denies Claims of Replacing Shettima as Tinubu's Running Mate in 2027 Election

Yilwatda, speaking on behalf of the APC, denied rumors of selecting a new running mate for Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, specifically refuting claims of replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima. The party chairman dismissed the assertions as false, stating that no decision has been made, and discussions will follow the party's primaries.

Meanwhile, tensions in River State involving Governor Nyesom Wike and Siminalayi Fubara were addressed, with the party emphasizing the need for a mature and discreet handling of internal matters. Yilwatda clarified that the party does not interfere in issues related to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in River State, including ongoing impeachment proceedings.

The APC chairman stressed the importance of handling internal party matters with maturity and discretion.