Pioneer nationwide vice chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Duhu, has expressed pleasure and gratitude over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reported choice to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his working mate for the 2027 presidential election.
In a press release issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, Duhu described the event as a “divine fulfilment” of a prediction he had made concerning Shettima’s continued position within the Tinubu-led administration.
Referring to a headline revealed by The Path Newspaper on August 18, 2025 – “2027: Tinubu to Retain Kashim Shettima as VP”, Duhu mentioned he was “overwhelmed with pleasure” that his phrases have been “nearly coming to move.”
“Reward be to the Almighty! I’m overwhelmed with pleasure and gratitude as I replicate on the fulfilment of my prediction,” he said. “I had said that Kashim Shettima will retain his place as Vice President in 2027… This improvement shouldn’t be solely a testomony to the accuracy of my assertion but in addition an indication of the divine will at play.”
Dr. Duhu lauded Vice President Shettima’s management qualities, describing him as a beacon of integrity and nationwide service.
In response to him, Shettima’s continued presence on the APC ticket ensures political stability and ensures continuity in governance.
“His retention is a blessing for our nation,” he mentioned. “I’m assured that he’ll proceed to serve with honesty, loyalty, integrity, and dedication.”
He additional known as on occasion members and stakeholders to rally behind the anticipated choice, warning that any try to interchange Shettima might threat occasion unity and derail the APC’s progress forward of the 2027 common election.
From a constitutional standpoint, Duhu famous that Shettima’s eligibility stays intact, citing Part 141 of the Nigerian Structure, which outlines the {qualifications} for the workplace of the Vice President.
“The APC’s choice is in keeping with the Structure and our occasion’s democratic rules. Any try to change this course can be dangerous and undermine the unity and progress the APC has achieved up to now.”
He concluded by urging Nigerians to stay prayerful and dedicated to the nation’s unity and expressing appreciation to his supporters.
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