File: Shettima and Tinubu
A member of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Tolu Bankole, has welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, describing it as evidence of a successful partnership that has outlived pre-election criticisms.
Bankole, who also serves as the APC National Leader for Persons with Disabilities, made the remarks in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday.
His reaction comes days after the APC National Executive Committee endorsed Tinubu as the party’s sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election, with the President confirming that Shettima would remain his running mate.
The Muslim-Muslim ticket, which generated intense debate ahead of the 2023 general election over concerns about religious balancing and national inclusiveness, has continued to attract mixed reactions from political stakeholders.
