Tinubu Retains Shettima as Running Mate for 2027 Election

Bola Tinubu has officially retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) meeting the INEC deadline for submission.

10 Jul, 18:18 — 11 Jul, 09:09

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Why this matters

The retention of Kashim Shettima as running mate for President Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid is significant as it confirms the political strategy of the ruling party. It also addresses previous speculation, particularly concerning the Muslim-Muslim ticket, which was a point of contention in the last election cycle.

Key entitiesBola Tinubu Kashim Shettima All Progressives Congress (APC)Nentawe Yilwatda

The Story

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What sources agree on

President Bola Tinubu has retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election
The decision ends months of speculation regarding the running mate position
The announcement was made by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)

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President Tinubu has officially retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election

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The decision dispels months of speculation that Tinubu might replace Shettima with a Northern Christian

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The APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, declared that the party is going into the election with 12 million bloc votes

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The APC's declaration that Tinubu is going into the election with '12m bloc votes'

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The APC's expression of confidence in the decision

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and centered, reporting the official announcement without significant political spin, though some outlets include party statements.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual28d ago

JUST IN: APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election

The formal unveiling effectively dispels months of speculation that President Tinubu could replace Mr Shettima with a Northern Christian in response to concerns surrounding the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket. The post JUST IN: APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Sharon Eboesomi

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punch-ngMostly Factual28d ago

2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as parties race to meet INEC deadline

President Bola Tinubu formally retains Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending speculation as parties race to meet t Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tinubu-retains-shettima-as-parties-race-to-meet-inec-deadline/

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Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume

Senator Ndume stated this after visiting Vice President Shettima at his residence to congratulate him following his emergence as President Tinubu's running mate for the forthcoming election. The post Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

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Coverage Timeline

First report: Premium Times · 10 Jul, 18:18|Full coverage: 3 · 15h|Window: 15h

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Premium Times10 Jul, 18:18First to report

JUST IN: APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election

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2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as parties race to meet INEC deadline

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vanguard-ng11 Jul, 09:09Latest update

Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from one of uncertainty and speculation about the running mate to a confirmed decision, solidifying the APC's ticket for the upcoming election.

Speculation PeriodPrior to July 10, 2026

Months of speculation existed regarding President Tinubu potentially replacing his running mate.

Official AnnouncementJuly 10, 2026

President Tinubu officially retained Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election.

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Tinubu Retains Shettima as Running Mate for 2027 Election

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JUST IN: APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election

2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as parties race to meet INEC deadline

Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume

Coverage Timeline

JUST IN: APC retains Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate ahead of 2027 election

2027: Tinubu retains Shettima as parties race to meet INEC deadline

Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate boosts APC’s 2027 prospects – Ndume

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