July 10, 2026
There had been widespread speculation that the President might replace his current deputy as part of political calculations ahead of the poll.
President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted the name of Senator Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
There had been widespread speculation that the President might replace his current deputy as part of political calculations ahead of the poll.
Shettima's return had come under threat, particularly after some stakeholders within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), including those from the North-East, withheld their endorsement of him.
