President Bola Tinubu will pick his running mate for the 2027 race after his party chooses him as their candidate. His media adviser Bayo Onanuga shared this news during a chat with Daily Trust newspaper on Thursday. The presidency wants to clear up talk about tension between Tinubu and current Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Some people noticed that endorsements for Tinubu left out Shettima's name. This made folks wonder if the two leaders were having problems behind the scenes. Onanuga said these worries were totally wrong and had no basis in reality.
The adviser explained how presidential elections work in Nigeria. First the party picks their main candidate at a big meeting. After that happens, the chosen person selects who will run alongside them as vice president. This same process took place when former President Buhari ran for office.
Onanuga said the All Progressives Congress will hold their convention sometime in 2026. The election commission will announce the official schedule before that meeting takes place. If party members nominate Tinubu again, he will announce his running mate choice after accepting their support.
Some people noticed that endorsements for Tinubu left out Shettima's name. This made folks wonder if the two leaders were having problems behind the scenes. Onanuga said these worries were totally wrong and had no basis in reality.
The adviser explained how presidential elections work in Nigeria. First the party picks their main candidate at a big meeting. After that happens, the chosen person selects who will run alongside them as vice president. This same process took place when former President Buhari ran for office.
Onanuga said the All Progressives Congress will hold their convention sometime in 2026. The election commission will announce the official schedule before that meeting takes place. If party members nominate Tinubu again, he will announce his running mate choice after accepting their support.
