President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election after submitting his All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential nomination forms.
The development was announced by Ibrahim Masari, the President’s Special Adviser on Political Affairs, who disclosed that Tinubu had formally completed the party’s nomination process ahead of the 2027 general election.
The decision confirms that Tinubu and Shettima will once again seek the APC’s mandate to contest the presidency on a joint ticket, subject to the party’s nomination procedures.
The announcement comes amid preparations by political parties for the 2027 elections and is expected to shape political alignments within the ruling APC and across the country’s political landscape.
Earlier, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that his administration remains committed to implementing reforms that will improve the lives of citizens. According to the President, the ongoing economic and governance reforms are designed to deliver tangible benefits and ensure that every Nigerian feels their impact.
Further details on the nomination process and the party’s timetable are expected in the coming days.