2027: Tinubu’s renomination of Shettima signals stability, continuity — Namdas

A former member of the House of Representatives and Director-General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), Hon. Abdulrazak Namdas, has described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to retain Senator Kashim Shettima as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential election as a strong affirmation of competence, loyalty and continuity in governance.

In a statement made available to journalists in Abuja, Namdas congratulated Vice President Shettima on his renomination, describing it as well-deserved.

“As a proud member of the APC and a stakeholder committed to the unity and progress of our nation, I heartily congratulate the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on this well-deserved renomination,” he said.

He also commended President Tinubu for what he described as the wisdom and foresight shown in retaining Shettima as his running mate.

“I extend my profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the wisdom and foresight demonstrated in retaining a Vice President who has stood firmly with him in steering the affairs of this country through challenging times,” Namdas stated.

According to him, since assuming office in 2023, the Tinubu-Shettima administration has provided purposeful leadership anchored on the Renewed Hope Agenda.

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“Senator Shettima has not been a spare tyre. He has been an active partner in governance. From driving economic reforms to deepening engagement with the private sector, representing Nigeria with dignity on the global stage, and providing calm, thoughtful leadership in the North-East and across the country, he has demonstrated capacity, humility and dedication,” he said.

Namdas said the President’s decision to retain Shettima sends a clear signal that the administration values continuity, experience and teamwork.

“Mr President’s choice to retain Senator Shettima sends a clear message to Nigerians and the international community that this administration values continuity, experience and teamwork. It tells our citizens that performance will be rewarded and that nation-building requires steady hands rather than grandstanding,” he added.

The former lawmaker also congratulated the APC for presenting what he described as a formidable presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

“I also congratulate our great party, the APC, for presenting what is, without doubt, the most formidable presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

“With President Tinubu at the helm and Senator Shettima as his deputy, the APC is offering Nigerians a tested team that understands the assignment and has the courage to take the difficult decisions required to reposition our economy, secure every part of the country and create opportunities for our young people,” he said.

Namdas expressed confidence that the APC would retain power in 2027, noting that Nigerians would reward the administration’s efforts with a stronger electoral mandate.

“The road ahead will demand more sacrifice, greater unity and stronger belief in the Nigerian project. But with this ticket, I am confident that the APC will not only retain power in 2027 but will do so with an even stronger mandate because Nigerians can see that the foundation being laid today will deliver the prosperity we all seek tomorrow,” he said.