Shettima Submits Tinubu’s 2027 Nomination Forms in Grand Style

Vice President Kashim Shettima officially submitted the APC presidential expression of interest and nomination forms for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

The submission took place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, marking a formal start to the President’s re-election bid for the 2027 general elections.

The “Priceless” Submission

The event was a massive show of force for the “Renewed Hope” camp, featuring top party hierarchy and legislative leaders:

• The Delegation: Shettima was accompanied by a powerful bloc of APC Governors, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and several other high-ranking officials.
• A “Fine Sailor”: During the submission, Shettima praised the President’s resilience, stating that the economic “storms” of the past years had made him a “fine sailor” capable of navigating Nigeria toward prosperity.
• The Cost of Entry: The forms were procured for ₦100 million, a fee that sparked debate but was defended by party loyalists as a necessary commitment to the high stakes of the presidency.

Direct Primaries: Power to the People

In a move that has surprised many political observers, the APC National Working Committee (NWC) has officially adopted Direct Primaries as the method for selecting its 2027 presidential candidate.

• Jettisoning Consensus: This decision marks a significant departure from the “consensus” model, which had been criticized by some members as a tool for “imposition” by powerful governors.
• Internal Democracy: By choosing direct primaries, every registered member of the APC across Nigeria will have the right to vote for their preferred candidate, rather than leaving the choice to a select group of delegates.
• The Challenger: The move sets the stage for a transparent internal battle between President Tinubu and Osifo Stanley, a businessman from Edo State who has also purchased the ₦100 million nomination forms.

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