Nigerian President Tinubu confirms Vice President Shettima as running mate for 2027 election

President Bola Tinubu has formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima for the 2027 presidential ticket, signaling continuity in the current administration's leadership structure. The move, confirmed during a political event in Maiduguri, aims to consolidate political support in the Northeast and maintain internal party stability ahead of the next election cycle.