Shettima submits Tinubu’s APC Nomination Forms for 2027 re-election bid

Politics

ABUJA, Nigeria (NPA) — Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday formally submitted the nomination and expression of interest forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling the President’s intention to seek the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking during the submission ceremony at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Shettima called on party members, governors, National Assembly lawmakers, and other stakeholders to rally behind Tinubu’s second-term bid.

The Vice President said the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda had demonstrated the capacity to reposition Nigeria and address longstanding economic and social challenges confronting the country.

“We are here, first, as Nigerians, and secondly as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to submit this very priceless nomination form of our dear President and leader, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he seeks to lead us for another four-year term,” Shettima said.

He maintained that President Tinubu had shown leadership and commitment towards pulling Nigeria out of economic difficulties and laying the foundation for long-term national development.

The event attracted party faithful, APC officials, elected representatives, and political supporters who gathered in solidarity with the President ahead of the 2027 election cycle.

Tinubu’s formal entry into the race is expected to intensify political activities across party lines as preparations for the next general elections gather momentum.