APC Slams Baseless Rumors of Shettima VP Replacement Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Ifeyinwa Austine

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed speculation about replacing Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a statement, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the reports as “purely speculative, untrue, and utterly baseless

.””Our attention has been drawn to growing media frenzy about possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate to President Bola Tinubu under our great Party ahead of the 2027 General Elections,” Morka said.”

“While these stories have been mostly subtle, they recently assumed a new dimension when names of specific individuals were touted as possible replacements for Vice President Shettima.” He added.

He urged media organisations to refrain from amplifying rumour-peddlers and mischievous news sources of questionable provenance whose only intention is to promote discord and confusion in the polity.

Morka noted that under current laws and electoral regulations, the ban on political activities remains in force.

The party is focused on supporting President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima in delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda and entrenching reforms transforming the economy, building prosperity, and uplifting living conditions.

He also called on ministers, senior government, and party officials to avoid stoking needless speculation, urging them to prioritise diligent service and bolstering President Tinubu’s achievements as the party’s visionary leader.