A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Mumuni, has cautioned against any move to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that such a decision could weaken the party’s electoral chances.
Mumuni issued the warning on Wednesday while reacting to controversies surrounding the omission of Vice President Shettima’s photograph from a banner displayed at the North-East Zonal Public Hearing on the amendment of the APC constitution.
According to him, speculations about dropping Shettima—particularly on religious grounds—are politically risky and lack strategic depth.
He argued that the northern region currently does not have a Christian politician with the required political clout, grassroots structure, and nationwide appeal capable of mobilising substantial electoral support for the party.
Mumuni noted that replacing Shettima in a bid to address concerns over religious inclusivity could backfire, stressing that the move may undermine the APC’s chances of retaining power in 2027.
“There is no northern Christian candidate at the moment with the political strength and followership needed to complement President Bola Tinubu’s electoral base,” he said.
He warned that any miscalculation regarding the party’s presidential ticket could prove costly for the ruling party.
Mumuni further maintained that discussions around substituting Shettima are not grounded in the present political realities, adding that stability and strategic continuity remain critical for the APC as it prepares for the next general elections.
Speculation has continued to trail the APC’s 2027 presidential ticket, with growing debates over whether the party may alter its current leadership arrangement.
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