Tinubu-Shettima ticket strategic for APC’s 2027 victory — Party Chieftain

By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) North-West Vice Chairman, Hon. Garba Datti Muhammad, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election as a strategic move that would boost the party’s chances of victory.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, Datti congratulated Shettima on his re-nomination, saying the decision reflected President Tinubu’s confidence in his deputy’s loyalty, competence and commitment to national service.

He commended the President for retaining Shettima, describing the Vice President as a dependable partner whose performance in office had earned the confidence of Nigerians.

Datti said, “I sincerely congratulate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on his re-nomination by the President. This action by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is a demonstration of his trust and confidence in the Vice President.

“So far, Nigeria and Nigerians are well pleased with the Vice President for his loyalty and commitment to his fatherland.”

The APC chieftain described the development as a strategic political calculation that would strengthen the party’s position ahead of the 2027 polls.

He said President Tinubu had once again demonstrated political sagacity through the decision, adding that the APC remained the party to beat in the next general elections.

“The President has once again displayed his political sagacity with this decision. The APC remains the party to beat in the next general elections,” he said.

Datti also urged APC members and Nigerians to continue supporting the administration as it implements its development agenda.

“May I use this medium to call on the teeming members of our party and every well-meaning Nigerian to continue to support the APC administration as it works tirelessly to deliver on its mandate,” he added.

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