A major crisis is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum on Sunday led a dramatic protest at a North-East stakeholders meeting in Gombe State over the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima from the party’s 2027 re-election agenda.
During the meeting, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje and National Vice Chairman (North-East) Mustapha Salihu openly declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid — but failed to mention Shettima, who hails from Borno State in the North-East region.
Protest Erupts, Security Forced to Intervene
The omission sparked outrage among delegates from the North-East, prompting Governor Zulum to lead a protest and question the lack of recognition for the Vice President. As tension escalated, security operatives had to whisk Ganduje and Salihu out of the venue, shielding them from angry stakeholders.
The meeting quickly descended into chaos, signaling deep cracks within the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Analyst Warns of Looming Party Breakdown
Reacting to the fallout, public affairs analyst Abdul-Aziz Na’ibi Abubakar posted on X:
“The beginning of the APC’s downfall has just begun as Governor Zulum led a protest against the APC North-East meeting for failing to endorse Kashim Shettima ahead of 2027!”
Tinubu’s Sole Endorsement Sparks North-East Backlash
This development comes amid growing regional dissatisfaction in the North-East, where many feel Vice President Shettima is being sidelined. The tension worsened after APC National Chairman Ganduje earlier declared Tinubu as the sole presidential candidate for 2027 during the party’s national summit in Abuja.
Tinubu’s Democracy Day Jab at Opposition
Just days before the protest, President Tinubu had mocked the opposition during his Democracy Day address at the National Assembly, boasting of the APC’s strength and unity. However, insiders now warn that the party’s internal discord may be far more serious than previously thought.
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What This Means for APC Ahead of 2027
- Rising North-East tensions could fracture the APC’s internal zoning and power-sharing arrangements
- Zulum and Shettima’s political base may seek alternative alliances if the rift continues
- Party unity at risk just two years to the next presidential election
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