President Bola Tinubu has formally presented Vice President Kashim Shettima with a certificate confirming his nomination as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The event, which took place on Thursday, marked a key step in the party’s preparations for the upcoming general election. Tinubu’s decision to retain Shettima as his running mate ends months of speculation and uncertainty that had surrounded the selection process. The APC leadership has expressed confidence in the Tinubu-Shettima ticket as it moves forward to seek re-election in 2027.
The certificate presentation was made public after Olusegun Dada, President Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, shared a video on his official social media platforms. The footage showed Shettima arriving at the venue, engaging in brief remarks with the President, and receiving the official document. Dada accompanied the post with a clear message: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presents certificate to Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in 2027 election.” His post also addressed rumors circulating online, dismissing them as baseless. “At no point was the Vice President’s place in this administration under any doubt. People just create scenarios in their head and start cooking,” Dada stated.
The APC’s endorsement of Shettima came after an internal party process that concluded with the formal nomination. This decision solidifies the party’s stance ahead of the submission deadline for presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party has emphasized its readiness to begin the campaign process, with the Tinubu-Shettima ticket now officially recognized as its standard-bearer for the 2027 election.
The presentation of the certificate is not merely symbolic; it is a procedural requirement within the APC’s nomination framework. It signifies the party’s commitment to transparency and adherence to its internal processes. With the nomination complete, the APC can now focus on campaign planning, grassroots mobilization, and policy articulation. The party leadership believes the experience and stability of the current administration will be key selling points in the next election cycle.
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general election, the Tinubu-Shettima ticket is expected to face stiff competition from opposition parties. However, the APC’s early confirmation of its candidates gives it a strategic advantage in organizing its campaign machinery. The presentation of the certificate also sends a strong message to party members and the public about continuity and unity within the ruling party. With the formal process now underway, the APC is positioning itself to defend its mandate and extend its influence in Nigerian politics.
Leave a Comment