TheAll Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed rising speculation over a split between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling claims of preparations to replace the vice president ahead of the 2027 elections insane and unjustified. Although President Tinubu has yet to publicly proclaim his desire to seek reelection, party supporters have already begun to rally support for a prospective second term attempt.
Rumours of disagreement between Tinubu and Shettima circulated, implying that the president was exploring a new running partner. In response to the conjecture, the APC's National Director of Publicity, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, categorically denied the reports, describing them as idle chatter. "This is simply supposition with no substance. These are beer-parlor conversations that should not be taken seriously," Ibrahim stated. He went on to say that any modifications to the party's ticket will be done after considerable consultation with stakeholders, rather than at random.
The choice to replace a vice president, if it ever occurs, is well beyond individual judgement. It is a topic for extensive consultation among important party organisations and leaders," he said. Meanwhile, the debate over power rotation in 2027 gathered traction as political leaders from the North Central zone repeated their call for inclusion in the presidency or vice presidency. At a news conference in Abuja, Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara state leaders, led by Professor Nghargbu K'tso, encouraged political parties to reserve either the presidential or vice-presidential slot for the area.