APC breaks silence over alleged plan Of Tinubu Dropping Shettima As Vice President ahead of 2027

APC breaks silence over alleged plan Of Tinubu Dropping Shettima As Vice President ahead of 2027

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed speculation that President Bola Tinubu might drop Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-East) on Thursday, described the rumors as political distractions aimed at sowing division within the party.

“There’s a solid working relationship between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. Shettima is a key asset intelligent, focused, and deeply involved in this administration. These rumours are likely just political noise meant to create division,” Arodiogbu said.

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The rumors surfaced shortly after 22 APC governors, alongside National Assembly leaders and party officials, endorsed Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate for 2027 during the APC National Summit at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.

This move, endorsed by key figures including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was based on Tinubu’s performance so far.

Despite the party’s firm stance, critics like former APC presidential aspirant Charles Udeogaranya have condemned the endorsement, warning that bypassing a competitive primary would limit opportunities for fresh leadership.

Political tensions have heightened amid calls from the North-Central region for greater representation in the 2027 ticket. A delegation from the North-Central Renaissance Movement has pushed for either the vice-presidential slot or presidency to reflect the region’s constitutional rights.

Echoing the party’s confidence, APC Deputy National Organising Secretary Chidi Duru said, “As of now, there is no reason to believe a switch is being considered.”