Northeast APC youth group endorses Tinubu/Shettima ahead 2027
By Samuel Luka,
Bauchi
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament in the North-East geopolitical Zone has endorsed the Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket.
The youth forum which reaffirmed its loyalty and support to the Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket, described them as “tested, trusted, as well as indispensable to the APC’s success.
Addressing a press conference Friday in Bauchi, Chairman of the group, Kabiru Garba Kobi, raised concerns over what he described as a deliberate campaign by “mischievous elements and vested interest groups” to sow division within the APC.
He lamented that such elements are promoting conspiracy theories aimed at removing Vice President Kashim Shettima from the 2027 ticket.
He warned that the moves could signal deeper internal fractures capable of undermining the party’s stability and prospects.
“We have observed with deep concern the dangerous trajectory in which some individuals are attempting to push our party”, he said.
The youth forum observed that the orchestrated conspiracies, designed to discredit and substitute Vice President Shettima, serve as early warnings of a potentially larger crisis that could shake the very foundation of the APC ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kabiru Garba Kobi emphasised that what was once a house built on mutual understanding and shared ambition now teeters on the edge of discord, with internal tensions threatening to erode party unity.
He said, “Political history has taught us that no matter how formidable a party may seem, internal conflicts, if left unchecked, can lead to its collapse”.
Kobi further lamented the growing speculations surrounding the Vice President’s political future, noting that “rumors of dropping a key figure such as Shettima are akin to stripping a man naked in the marketplace, saying, it is an affront that will not go unchallenged by well-meaning Nigerians within and beyond the APC.
He recalled how past attempts to sideline prominent voices in the party resulted in deep divisions, mistrust, and ultimately contributed to the defeat of an incumbent administration.
“We must not forget the painful lessons of 2015. Shadowy political maneuverings and internal sabotage led to widespread disillusionment and electoral loss. Repeating that history would be a grave mistake,” Kobi cautioned.
He stressed that any attempt to alter the Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket for 2027 would not only backfire but could provoke widespread resentment that may extend beyond the election period.
Kobi commended President Tinubu for his bold economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, despite inheriting a difficult fiscal situation, and praised Vice President Shettima for leading a robust economic team with dedication and competence.
He regretted that rather than support Tinubu/Shettima transformation, the political marauders are aiming their arrows at the very captain of the economic ship.
The observed that there are plans to replace Shettima with someone of weaker political standing and cause internal friction that may be difficult to contain.
Reaffirming the group’s trust in the leadership of both men, he said, “President Tinubu has shown he is a visionary leader who is unafraid to take bold decisions for the long-term good of the nation. It is our duty to rally behind him and Vice President Shettima to build a strong, competitive, and inclusive Nigeria.”