North Central’s 2027 Demand Stirs Trouble—APC Reacts

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed rumors of a fallout between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling claims of a planned replacement before the 2027 elections “false and baseless.”

Though Tinubu hasn’t officially announced a re-election bid, his supporters are already rallying for a second term. Amid this, whispers of tension between him and Shettima emerged, suggesting a possible change in the vice-presidential slot.

But the APC’s National Publicity Director, Alhaji Bala Ibrahim, slammed the reports as “beer-parlor gossip,” insisting no such plans exist.

“This is just empty talk with no truth. Decisions like replacing a VP aren’t made lightly, they require wide consultations within the party,” he stated.

Meanwhile, politicians from Nigeria’s North Central zone are pushing for a shot at the presidency or vice presidency in 2027. Leaders from Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, Niger, Kogi, and Kwara states, led by Prof. Nghargbu K’tso, argued that if Tinubu runs again, the VP slot should go to their region.

“Since 1999, North Central has never held the top two positions—it’s our turn,” K’tso said, pointing out that even the South East had a VP in the past.

But the APC quickly rejected the demand, calling it “dead on arrival.” Ibrahim argued that zones like the North West, with higher voter numbers, have a stronger claim.

“The North Central shouldn’t expect automatic slots. Let’s focus on governance first,” he fired back.

With 2027 approaching, debates over power rotation and party unity are heating up, signaling a fierce political battle ahead.