Tinubu presents Shettima certificate as APC Vice-Presidential candidate for 2027

Author: Nana IsmailPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Tinubu presents Shettima certificate as APC Vice-Presidential candidate for 2027

President Tinubu presented Vice President Shettima a certificate confirming his nomination as APC vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The event became public on Thursday after a video by Olusegun Dada. Dada dismissed reports of uncertainty about Shettima's position. The certificate follows the APC's endorsement of the Tinubu-Shettima ticket.

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