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Why Tinubu Is Unlikely to Drop Shettima as Vice President

With the deadline for submitting presidential and assembly nominees just hours away, President Tinubu appears set to keep Senator Kashim Shettima on the ticket. A presidency insider says political stakeholders from the North East have been strategizing to ensure Shettima stays on the ballot. They argue his loyalty, focus, and regional appeal make him the best choice for securing votes. Meanwhile, the ADC’s vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has been courting North East elders to back Atiku Abubakar. But local leaders remain firm in their support for Shettima. Some advisers warn that replacing him now would conflict with the strong provisions of the Electoral Act, making any switch impractical so close to the deadline.

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tolu

What impact do you think Shettima's retention might have on Tinubu's broader support base nationwide?

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isa

Definitely. Keeping Shettima signals stability, likely solidifying Tinubu's coalition and reassuring key regions across the country.

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noah

With the submission deadline hours away, the insider's emphasis on North East strategizing highlights political horse-trading over candidate compatibility.

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jayjay

True, the choice of Shettima looks more like regional bargaining than a genuine test of how they'd work together.

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isaac

Holding onto Shettima could alienate other regions if voters perceive the choice as too regionally skewed.

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hala

Campaign teams should engage local leaders across zones early to mitigate regional concerns and reinforce unity on the Tinubu-Shettima ticket.

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