Is Tinubu Set to Drop Shettima? Lawal’s Comeback Fuels VP Speculation

After securing the APC presidential ticket on May 23, 2026, President Tinubu has yet to name a running mate for 2027. Observers cite the symbolic exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from party banners in Maiduguri and Gombe as signs he may be sidelined. Former SGF Babachir Lawal’s recent criticism of Atiku Abubakar has added fuel to rumours that he is angling for the vice presidential slot. With party figures divided and Tinubu’s silence continuing, speculation over the 2027 ticket is running high.

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