Speaker Tajudeen Abbas congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his renomination as the All Progressives Congress vice-presidential candidate [1].
The endorsement signals a unified front within the ruling party as it prepares for the upcoming general election cycle. High-level support for the existing ticket is intended to project stability and continuity to the Nigerian electorate.
Abbas praised the decision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election [1], [2]. The Speaker said the partnership has strategic value in navigating the country's current political landscape.
Other party figures have echoed this sentiment. Dr. Musa Iliyasu Kwankwaso, a Kano-based chieftain of the APC, also commended President Tinubu for the decision to keep Shettima on the ticket for the 2027 presidential election [2].
"Speaker Tajudeen Abbas congratulates Vice President Kashim Shettima on his renomination as the All Progressives Congress vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election," Abbas said [2].
The renomination ensures that the APC will maintain its current leadership structure heading into the next electoral contest. By securing the backing of the Speaker and influential regional chieftains, the ticket seeks to minimize internal friction, a common challenge for large political coalitions in Nigeria.
The move by President Tinubu to maintain the partnership is seen as a vote of confidence in Shettima's performance and his ability to mobilize support across different geopolitical zones [1].
“Speaker Tajudeen Abbas congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his renomination”
The public endorsement by the Speaker of the House and regional party leaders suggests the APC is prioritizing incumbency and stability over a change in leadership. By confirming Shettima's spot on the ticket for 2027, the party is attempting to lock in its strategic alliances and prevent the factionalism that often arises during candidate selection processes.
