A political storm is brewing in the run-up to the 2027 elections as some Northern politicians, led by APC Chieftain in Kano, Dan Bilki Commander have declared their intention to back Vice President, Kashim Shettima against President Bola Tinubu in the next presidential election.
A bold declaration by Dan Bilki Commander, a prominent APC chieftain in Kano, has ignited a firestorm of reactions among Nigerians. Commander warned that if APC delegates fail to nominate Kashim Shettima as their presidential candidate, they will revolt against the party in the 2027 elections.
SEE him speaks in the Update below;
Netizens wasted no time in flocking to the comment section to express their views on this divisive move. While some condemned the action, citing concerns over loyalty and unity within the party, others questioned the perceived difference between Tinubu and Shettima, signaling a deeper skepticism towards the political establishment.
The announcement has ignited a fiery debate, with passionate arguments echoing across online forums and social media channels. As the countdown to the 2027 elections begins, the stage is set for a fierce battle for supremacy within the APC ranks, with the fate of the party hanging in the balance.
Read some netizens reactions below on the intention of some Northern politicians setting Shettima against Tinubu in 2027;
@Erikchimara: When will you guys ever choose competence irrespective of where the person comes from? What’s the difference between Tinubu and Shettima? Aren’t they working together? How’s Borno under Shettima?