President Bola Tinubu has selected Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, according to multiple sources within the All Progressives Congress (APC). The decision, announced on July 12, 2026, maintains the same ticket that won the 2023 election.
APC stakeholders have expressed support for the move, citing Shettima's role in economic policy and regional balance. The vice president, a former governor of Borno State, is seen as key to securing votes in the North-East.
Tinubu's campaign is expected to focus on economic recovery and infrastructure, building on his first-term policies. The opposition has yet to finalize its candidate, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) still in primary season.
