• 2027
• APC
• Northeast
• Tinubu-Shettima

NORTH-EAST APC ENDORSES TINUBU/SHETTIMA TICKET FOR 2027

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The North-East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was made during the North-East APC Consultative Meeting held in Gombe, where prominent party leaders and stakeholders converged to reaffirm their loyalty and chart the region’s political future. Delivering a keynote address, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State praised the Tinubu-led administration’s performance, highlighting achievements in health, education, women and youth empowerment, fiscal reforms, and national cohesion. “This administration has shown that it is possible to lead with purpose, reform with courage, and unite with compassion. The North-East is solidly behind President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima because the results are visible,” Zulum declared. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State also commended the Tinubu/Shettima leadership, saying it has rekindled national confidence, especially in the North-East, where security, infrastructure, and youth engagement have markedly improved. The party leaders urged Nigerians to rally behind the APC, emphasizing that continuity in governance is crucial for building on current reforms and delivering a stable and prosperous Nigeria. The endorsement was not without controversy, however, as a mild row erupted during the meeting when APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), Mustapha Salihu, announced Tinubu’s endorsement without mentioning Shettima. The omission sparked protests and commotion, with some delegates chanting “No Shettima, no APC in the North-East” and threatening to shift allegiance to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party if Shettima is dropped from the ticket. APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, later addressed the crowd, praising both Tinubu and Shettima, and appealing for unity within the party. “We need unity more than ever. This region delivered over 1.2 million votes in 2023. In 2027, we expect three times that. But we must remain focused and disciplined as a party,” Ganduje said.