The All Progressives Congress (APC) has finally settled on Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This decision comes after six weeks of speculation and uncertainty, with some political actors and media commentators questioning the delay.
Shettima’s retention is seen as a strategic move to maintain regional balance and appease the North, given the party’s slim victory in the region during the 2023 elections. His experience, loyalty, and intellectual prowess are also considered key factors in the decision .
The APC’s choice of Shettima is also seen as a way to prevent a potential loss of votes in the North East, particularly in Borno State, where Shettima is from. The state is crucial to the party’s chances of winning the election, and Shettima’s presence on the ticket is expected to boost the party’s prospects .
Key Factors Influencing the Decision
- Regional Balance: Maintaining balance between North and South
- Electoral Strategy: Preventing loss of votes in the North East
- Shettima’s Qualities: Experience, loyalty, and intellectual prowess
The decision has been welcomed by some, including Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who described it as a “significant step toward the APC’s electoral success”.
From MAHMOUD Jega
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