At a town hall meeting in Bauchi, the group declared that altering the Tinubu-Shettima ticket would spell political disaster.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament in the North East has warned the party against removing Vice President Kashim Shettima from President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election ticket.
At a town hall meeting in Bauchi, the group declared that altering the Tinubu-Shettima ticket would spell political disaster. “We want to state it unequivocally clear that, any attempt to reconfigure the joint ticket of His Excellency, Bola Ahmad Tinubu/Kashim Shettima in 2027 will only bring resentment that could linger beyond the elections,” chairman Kabiru Garba Kobi said.
The youths praised Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting his willingness to make difficult decisions for long-term stability. “We saw and appreciated the way he emphasised the need for difficult decisions, confronting economic realities, which may cause temporary discomfort but are essential for long-term stability and stealth growth,” the group said.
They endorsed the Tinubu-Shettima ticket, calling it “tested and trusted by all,” and pledged to continue mobilising support for the pair ahead of 2027.
The warning comes amid speculation within party circles about possible changes to the APC presidential ticket.