Vice-President Kashim Shettima has declared that President Bola Tinubu's track record in office will be the decisive factor for his re-election in 2027, not debates on social media platforms.
Social Media No Match for Political Credibility
Shettima made this bold assertion while addressing the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The gathering took place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.
The Vice-President downplayed the influence of online chatter, stating emphatically that electoral victories are not determined on platforms like Facebook or Twitter. He argued that real political success is built on more tangible foundations.
"Elections are not won by noise or nostalgia," Shettima told party leaders. "Elections are not conducted on Facebook or Twitter. They are won by coalitions, credibility and conviction."
Tinubu's Experience a Shield Against Challengers
Shettima positioned President Tinubu's extensive political experience and his administration's performance as an unbeatable advantage. He suggested that any individual considering a challenge against the incumbent in the 2027 presidential election is essentially preparing for a loss.
He framed the upcoming election not as a risk, but as a duty for the ruling party, guided by past lessons and the President's leadership.
"With the experience of our president as our shield and the lessons of the past as our guide, I believe that 2027 is not a gamble; it is a responsibility," Shettima stated. "And by the fear of God, we shall have a renewable blessing."
APC Approaches 2027 with Confidence
Despite his strong confidence in the party's prospects, the Vice-President acknowledged the fundamental democratic principle that every eligible Nigerian retains the right to contest for any office.
Shettima expressed the APC's confidence heading towards the 2027 general elections. He based this optimism on what he described as the party's robust leadership and its record of governance, which he believes will resonate more with voters than online narratives.
The Vice-President's comments highlight a clear strategy by the APC to focus on ground-level political structures and the administration's perceived achievements as the core message for the next election cycle, deliberately steering the discourse away from the volatility of social media debates.
