The All Progressives Congress Youth Parliament in the North-East has raised concerns over what it called circulating rumours about the possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 elections.
At a press briefing held Friday in Bauchi, the group’s chairman, Kabiru Kobi, warned that any attempt to remove Shettima could threaten the party’s cohesion and harm President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Kobi explained that the ongoing speculation surrounding Shettima’s status is causing tension within the APC and may trigger internal disputes that could weaken the party’s standing ahead of the next election.
He appealed to party leaders to reflect on previous errors and steer clear of divisions that could cause a breakdown, using the Peoples Democratic Party’s 2015 defeat as a lesson.
According to him, the APC Youth Parliament fully supports the Tinubu-Shettima ticket in 2027, describing the duo as “tested and trusted.”
He said “We want to state it unequivocally clear that any attempt to reconfigure the joint ticket of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu/Kashim Shettima in 2027 will only bring resentment that could linger beyond the elections, with negative reverberations capable of affecting the party’s success.
“It is far from hidden that the ghost of the PDP’s past actions still haunts the party today — history has little patience for those who choose to ignore its lessons.
“As APC sails through these tumultuous waters, we must ask some pertinent questions: Can the party survive the machinations of fifth columnists within, who aim to use conspiracy theories to destroy the progress made with the 2027 elections on the horizon?
“Should we ignore all the lessons of history and allow excessive ambition to cloud the reasoning of key players, ignoring the dangers ahead?”
Kobi further stated, “At this juncture, we wish to inform His Excellency, our popular and charismatic leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that the calculated attacks are not truly aimed at the Vice President but at you. What these assailants are trying to achieve by this hypocrisy is to replace Kashim Shettima with someone of a fragile political reputation.
“They know fully well that the Vice President would pacify his supporters to leave everything to God, and that would leave you to face the wrath of the Nigerian populace. This is because — in His just nature — God dislikes injustice.”
The group pledged to keep rallying strong support for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket and urged all party members to stand united behind the pair.
Kobi voiced concern over growing internal tensions in the APC, warning that such issues could weaken the party ahead of the 2027 polls.
He emphasized the importance of solidarity and teamwork among party members.
In his closing remarks, he reiterated the group’s trust in Tinubu’s leadership and his bold approach to critical economic reforms.
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