North-Central APC forum rejects calls to replace Shettima
Bola Tinubu’s running mate, Kashim Shettima, has received strong backing from the North-Central All Progressives Congress Forum. The group dismissed suggestions to drop Shettima ahead of the next general election, warning that such a move would harm the party. The forum argued that changing the ticket would weaken the APC and benefit the opposition. They also cautioned against religious and external influences in the party’s decision-making.
Key takeaways
- The North-Central APC Forum opposes replacing Kashim Shettima as Bola Tinubu’s running mate.
- The forum believes dropping Shettima would be a political miscalculation and could reduce support for the APC.
- Some groups have called for a Christian running mate, but the forum says the North lacks a suitable Christian candidate with enough grassroots support.
- The forum warned that changing the ticket would not attract new votes and might strengthen the opposition, especially if Peter Obi runs again.
- They dismissed the idea that foreign countries could pressure Nigeria to abandon the Muslim-Muslim ticket, insisting on national sovereignty.
