Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This appeal comes amid rumors of mounting pressure from certain quarters, particularly the Northwest, to replace Shettima ahead of the next electoral cycle. The request was made during a strategic meeting held at the Government House in Maiduguri, where key political stakeholders from Borno State gathered to consolidate support for the Tinubu administration and strengthen the party’s influence in the region. Attendees included high-ranking APC members such as Ali Dalori, the Deputy National Chairman North, senators, former ambassadors, and other influential figures. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the leaders praised Shettima’s “commitment, loyalty, and diligent service” to President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.” They emphasized his […]