The North-East chapter of the All Progressive Congress Youth Parliament has declared its full support for the continuity of the Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning against any attempt to replace Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The group, which coordinates the activities of over 200 affiliate youth organisations across the six North-East states, made its position known in a statement issued at the end of a meeting held in Bauchi on Friday.
Chairman of the group, Alhaji Kabiru Garba Kobi, who read the statement, said recent developments within the party point to internal manoeuvrings by “mischievous elements” to drop Shettima as running mate in 2027 — a move the group described as capable of destabilising the APC.
“The rising tension within our party is a brewing storm that could shake the very foundation of the APC ahead of the 2027 elections,” Kobi said.
“A house built on unity and shared ambition now stands at the edge of division, with cracks visible for all to see.”
He warned that history had shown that political parties risk internal collapse when such cracks are ignored, citing events in 2015 that led to the fall of the then-ruling PDP due to unresolved internal disputes.
“Any attempt to reconfigure the Tinubu/Shettima ticket in 2027 will only bring resentment and chaos that could linger beyond the elections,” the statement read.
The youth group also expressed concern over the spread of what it called “covert alliances” aimed at discrediting Shettima’s role in the current administration, despite his contributions to economic recovery efforts under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We must not allow excessive ambition to override reason. The Vice President, who heads the economic team, has been instrumental in confronting the tough economic challenges inherited by this administration,” Kobi said.
He described President Tinubu as a visionary leader who is making bold reforms for Nigeria’s long-term economic stability, and said any attempt to undermine the current leadership structure would be “a gross injustice” and a setback to national progress.