By Segun Adewale, Bauchi
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Parliament in the North-East has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sustain his strong working partnership with Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima throughout the lifespan of the present administration.
Speaking during activities to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, the Parliament stressed that keeping Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate beyond 2027 would be vital in strengthening party unity and securing APC electoral victory up to the 2037 presidential polls.
Chairman of the Parliament, Kabir Garba Kobi on Thursday on Bauchi while speaking with journalists cautioned that speculations about dropping the Vice President could spell serious danger for the party, particularly in overcoming the hurdles of the 2027 elections.
“The Northeast APC Youth Parliament fears that if the party listens to the distractions of certain political surrogates, such action may trigger serious challenges, not only in the subregion but across the North as a whole,” Kobi said.
He praised Vice President Shettima’s unwavering loyalty to President Tinubu, his active representation of Nigeria at global platforms, and his dedication to actualising the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Parliament also commended President Tinubu for bold reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of exchange rates, describing them as landmark steps that rescued the economy from collapse and freed resources for development programmes.
“These two initiatives alone have repositioned the economy, set Nigeria on the path of stability, and provided resources to meet the aspirations of Nigerians,” Kobi noted.
The Parliament further applauded the administration’s strides in redirecting the economy toward inclusivity and sustainable growth, pledging full support to ensure APC’s victory in the 2027 elections and beyond.
