Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken a decisive step toward retaining his position as President Bola Tinubu's running mate in the 2027 general election by formally presenting his nomination confirmation certificate to the President. The certificate confirms that Shettima's name has been officially submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
The presentation took place in Abuja after the completion of the APC nomination process, signaling the formalization of the party's presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 poll. The confirmation certificate serves as evidence that Shettima has been duly nominated and his candidature transmitted to INEC in line with the electoral process.
APC Ticket Takes Shape
The development reinforces the APC's preparations for the next presidential election, with President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima expected to seek a second term in office. The presentation ceremony underscores the party's commitment to continuity and stability as the 2027 election approaches.
Tinubu Announces 2027 Running Mate
Previously, the APC took a formal step toward the 2027 general elections when the party's National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, officially received the completed INEC presidential nomination forms for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. The handover occurred at a ceremony in Abuja, where Hon. Ibrahim Masari, the President's Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, submitted the forms on Tinubu's behalf.
According to Ezra Ukanwa, a Reuters-certified journalist and Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng, the presentation of the nomination certificate marks another milestone in the APC's electoral preparations. Ukanwa noted that the party is consolidating its ticket well ahead of the 2027 election, signaling confidence in the Tinubu-Shettima ticket.
