The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima may be replaced as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing such claims as false and baseless.
The party made this clarification in a press statement this week, amid what it described as growing media speculation over the future of the Tinubu–Shettima ticket.
According to the APC, the reports initially appeared as subtle insinuations but later escalated into outright claims naming specific individuals as possible replacements for Vice President Shettima.
Reacting to the development, the party firmly stated that there was no truth to the reports.
“Our attention has been drawn to growing media frenzy about possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as the running mate to President Bola Tinubu under the platform of our great Party ahead of the 2027 General Elections,” the statement said.
“While these stories have been mostly subtle, they recently assumed a new dimension when names of specific individuals were touted as possible replacement for Vice President Shettima. Our Party states in categorical terms that the stories are purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless.”
The ruling party also cautioned media organisations against promoting unverified reports, warning that such stories could create unnecessary tension in the country.
“We urge media organizations to refrain from lending their platforms to rumour-peddlers and mischievous ‘news sources’ of questionable provenance whose only intention is to promote discord and confusion in the polity,” the party said.
The APC further reminded the public that political activities ahead of the 2027 elections have not officially commenced, stressing that the party remains focused on governance rather than electioneering.
“Under our laws and electoral regulations, the ban on political activities remains in force. At this time, our Party remains focused on supporting President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima in delivering the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda and entrenching its bold reforms that are now steadily transforming the economy, building prosperity, and uplifting the living conditions of our people,” the statement added.
In addition, the party cautioned its members, particularly those holding government or party positions, against making comments that could fuel speculation.
“We call on our ministers, senior government and Party officials to avoid, wittingly or unwittingly, stoking needless speculations, and to focus on their primary duty of diligent service to government and our Party, and bolster the success and achievements of President Tinubu, our inimitable and visionary leader,” the APC said.
The statement was signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, CON.
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