
Vice President Kashim Shettima’s position on the All Progressives Congress presidential ticket faces uncertainty as multiple politicians from northern Nigeria position themselves for the vice presidential slot ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Political analysts have identified several factors that could influence President Bola Tinubu’s decision on whether to retain his current deputy or select a different running mate when he formally secures the party’s nomination
Sources within the ruling party indicate that at least four northern governors, drawn equally from the North-East and North-West zones, along with two principal officers from the National Assembly, have expressed interest in the vice presidential position.