A recent event in North-East Nigeria, where All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027, turned chaotic after key party figures failed to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima in their speeches. Bashir Ahmad, a former presidential aide, criticized APC leaders, including National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and North-East zonal leader Mustapha Salihu, for deliberately ignoring Shettima.
Details of the Incident
- The endorsement meeting was disrupted by delegates and party members who were angered by the omission.
- Bukar Dalori, the Deputy National Vice Chairman (North-East), intervened to calm the situation and acknowledged the vice president.
- Ahmad warned that ignoring Shettima in such conversations could damage the unity of the party.
Reactions and Implications
- Ahmad emphasized that it's a joint ticket between Tinubu and Shettima, stating "What we know is that it is a BAT/KSM joint ticket."
- The incident highlights the importance of party unity and the potential risks of internal conflicts.
- The APC has been facing challenges in maintaining unity among its members, with some leaders expressing dissent and others defecting to other parties ¹.
