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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday formally submitted President Bola Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), signalling his intent to clinch the party’s ticket for the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre after submitting the forms, Shettima rallied party faithful, including state governors, National Assembly members, and party officials, to support the president’s candidature.
“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, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he seeks to lead us for another four-year term,” Shettima said.
“Through thick and thin, this president has proved his mettle and has shown the world that his capacity and resolve to pull the nation out of the woods remain unfazed. Indeed, the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President has reflected on many successes of this administration.”
Shettima acknowledged that some of the president’s decisions were difficult but necessary.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has delivered on the mandate of renewal, stability, and national rebirth. The storms of the past years have not diminished him; they have made a fine sailor out of him,” the vice president said.
“He has steered this ship through turbulent waters with courage, taking difficult but necessary decisions to stabilise the economy, restore confidence, and prepare Nigeria for a more sustainable future. Hence our support and reason for rallying round him.”
Every citizen has a part to play in a democracy, according to the vice president, who explained that “banners will be lifted, some will defend the process, and some will mobilise the people.”
“However, it beckons on us all to, as a matter of sacrifice and contribution, protect the hope of Nigeria,” he added.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, applauded Tinubu’s leadership and said his bold reforms have put the country on the path of recovery.
APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, said the party’s endorsement of the president for a second term was based on his sterling performance in critical sectors
Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, said the party’s unanimous support for the president was evident from the presence of most of the governors at the event.
Governors present included those from Plateau, Ogun, Niger, Kaduna, Ondo, Katsina, Borno, Cross River, Taraba, Yobe, Nasarawa and Bayelsa.
“On behalf of our great party, I ask all Nigerians to support this nomination and, by the special grace of God, the candidacy of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027,” Shettima said.
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2027: VP Shettima Submits President Tinubu’s Nomination Forms To APC
Rallies party members behind president’s reelection bid, says he has shown capacity to lead Nigeria
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