The All Progressives Congress (APC) will determine the position of the Vice President when the time for the 2027 elections approaches, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said on Tuesday. He emphasized that decisions about the running mate are handled at the party level.
Morka’s comments came amid speculation that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be dropped as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for a second term. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, he described such discussions as “very speculative” at this stage.
According to Morka, an endorsement of President Tinubu for a second term effectively includes support for the current Vice President. “When they endorse the President, that constitutes an endorsement of the serving Vice President as well, whether or not his name is listed,” he said.
He further explained that the focus on the presidency is in line with political trends, noting that past governors, including Tinubu, have had opportunities to change their deputies during their terms. Thus, the current speculation about Shettima does not indicate any departure from established practices.
Morka concluded that decisions regarding the Vice President will be made through party conversations when appropriate. Until then, he advised that all assumptions about changes in the joint ticket remain premature.
