As the 2027 general election approaches, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima has been advised to resign from his position.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Salihu Isa Nataro, gave the advice while addressing recently in Abuja.
According to him, Kashim Shettima no longer appears to have the full backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Nataro, a former governorship aspirant in Kebbi State maintained that the recent confusion in Gombe State over who should run with Tinubu in 2027 shows that the Vice President may have lost his place in the President’s inner circle.
“If Shettima truly values the opportunity he was given in 2022, it would be proper for him to step aside”. he declared
He noted that the Vice President should notify the President and the APC leadership of his decision to leave office without bitterness.
Saying that such a move would support the success of the Renewed Hope Agenda and show loyalty to the party.
” If Shettima writes a public letter announcing that he will not be available to run with Tinubu in the next election, but will instead work with people in the North-East to campaign for Tinubu, it would strengthen the President’s position and calm tensions in the party” Natoro added
He further stated that stepping down could give Tinubu room to pick a new running mate from the southern region, which could improve Nigeria’s image abroad and change how the youth see the current administration.
The APC Chieftain who is also known for pushing reforms in the public sector, said Shettima can take up the role of campaign coordinator for Tinubu’s re-election and still gain honour.
He recalled how Tinubu had surprised many party leaders by choosing Shettima in 2022 without wide consultations.
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