A viral video has captured Vice President Kashim Shettima submitting the nomination and expression of interest forms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. The event took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, where Shettima arrived on behalf of the President in what party officials described as the formal commencement of Tinubu's re-election bid.
Shettima Received by APC Heavyweights
The Vice President was welcomed by a number of top political figures, including state governors, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. Party stakeholders and senior officials were also present at the venue as the nomination forms were officially presented to the ruling party's leadership.
Loyalty and Partnership Highlighted in Submission
The submission was widely framed within party circles as a demonstration of continuity and loyalty within the presidency, with Shettima acting on behalf of his principal. Speaking in a widely circulated post, Stanley Nkwocha described the development as a key political moment for the administration. "As loyal deputy submits President Tinubu's nomination form… Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre to officially submit President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the APC," he stated.
2023 Electoral Mandate Referenced
The 2023 presidential election outcome was also recalled at the event, where Tinubu and Shettima secured over eight million votes to emerge victorious. Party insiders described the latest submission as the formal beginning of preparations for Tinubu's second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
APC Leaders Express Optimism
The APC leadership and supporters at the event expressed optimism about the party's prospects as preparations for the next electoral cycle gather momentum. According to the statement, the Vice President's role was seen as a continuation of what party stakeholders described as a strong working relationship within the executive arm of government.
Beginning of Re-election Bid
The submission of the forms is widely regarded within the party as the official starting point of President Tinubu's re-election campaign process. Party supporters at the venue offered prayers and expressed confidence in what they described as another successful electoral outing for the APC.
