Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially praised Vice President Kashim Shettima following his re-nomination as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the upcoming 2027 elections. In a Sunday statement, Tajudeen lauded the decision as a clear acknowledgment of Shettima’s professional capability and his steadfast commitment to the President and the nation. The Speaker noted that retaining Shettima highlights the President’s effective leadership and bolsters cohesion within the All Progressives Congress.
Tajudeen emphasized that the Vice President has proven to be a reliable partner, contributing significantly to the administration’s focus on national development and public welfare. He expressed confidence that this choice solidifies the party’s prospects for a successful outcome in 2027. Supporting this view, Dr. Victor Oluwafemi, the APC National Director-General of Volunteers, stated that the move signals strategic continuity and serves to reinforce public faith in the administration’s economic and security policies.
Regarding broader national issues, Dr. Oluwafemi commended security forces for the successful liberation of kidnapped schoolchildren in Oyo. He highlighted the operation as a major milestone and a renewal of the government’s duty to protect its people. He further called for increased investment in intelligence and surveillance technologies to combat rising insecurity. In closing, Oluwafemi cautioned against the politicization of criminal activities, urging political figures to refrain from rhetoric that could jeopardize national unity or provide leverage to criminal organizations.
