2027 election: Retain Shettima as VP – Borno APC tells Tinubu

The Borno State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office, urging him to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate in the 2027 general elections.

This firm declaration was made public in a communiqué issued on Sunday, following a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.

The outcome of the meeting was shared via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Dogo Shettima, the Senior Special Assistant on Information to the Borno State Governor.

According to the communiqué, the party’s leadership in Borno expressed unwavering loyalty to President Tinubu and praised the current administration for its ongoing efforts to stabilize and develop the country.

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They also reaffirmed their confidence in Vice President Shettima, describing him as a “worthy ambassador” of the state and a dependable partner in governance.

According to the communique, the high-level gathering brought together key party figures, including the APC Deputy National Chairman (North), Ali Bukar Dalori; Senate Chief Whip, Senator Mohammed Monguno; Senators Ali Ndume, and Kaka Lawan; members of the House of Representatives; former governor Senator Maina Ma’aji Lawan; state lawmakers; ambassadors; commissioners; local government chairmen, and party executives.

The endorsement comes in the wake of recent controversial remarks by Senator Ndume, who criticised President Tinubu’s appointments as nepotistic during a televised interview—a position swiftly rejected by the Presidency.

In a united front, the APC stakeholders expressed “total and unalloyed loyalty” to the Tinubu-led Federal Government and reiterated their full support for the Renewed Hope Agenda.

They also commended Vice President Shettima for his steadfast dedication to national development and his role in promoting the President’s vision.

“The meeting prayed for Mr. President to retain His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima as his Vice President for his second term,” the communiqué read in part.

The forum praised Governor Babagana Zulum for his continued efforts in combating insecurity and rebuilding the state, urging him to stay focused on his transformative agenda.

Reaffirming the state’s strong ties to the ruling party, the communiqué emphasized that Borno remains a bastion of progressive politics, ruling out any plans for political realignment.

“Borno shall remain in APC—no merger or change of political party,” it declared.

The stakeholders also called for unity within the party, urging members to resist internal divisions and stay committed to the values that have guided Borno’s political evolution since independence.

In a development-oriented appeal, the forum urged President Tinubu to intensify oil exploration activities in the North-East, particularly in Kolmani and the Lake Chad region.

They also advocated increased investment in road infrastructure to bolster security and stimulate economic growth.

The meeting concluded with a resolution to strengthen internal democracy and improve party machinery, ensuring the APC’s continued dominance at both the state and national levels.