TINUBU'S SECRET VP PLAN? Why No Running Mate Just 4 Days Before INEC Deadline | Shettima OUT?

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:13:02 +0000

Four days before the INEC deadline, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has still not officially announced his running mate for Nigeria's 2027 presidential election. Is this simply political strategy—or is something much bigger happening behind the scenes?

This video examines the confirmed timeline, the APC's internal developments, the history of the Ibrahim Masari placeholder strategy in 2023, the public debate surrounding Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the significance of the July 11 and August 22 INEC deadlines.

We also analyze:

Why Tinubu has delayed announcing a running mate.
The questions surrounding Kashim Shettima's position.
The APC endorsement controversies.
The Gombe summit developments.
The Masari precedent from 2023.
What the INEC timetable allows.
How Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Atiku Abubakar, and Rotimi Amaechi fit into the wider political landscape.
What these developments could mean for the 2027 presidential election.

This analysis is based on publicly reported information and distinguishes confirmed facts from political analysis and speculation.

👇 Tell us your opinion in the comments:

Do you think Tinubu will retain Shettima as his running mate, or announce someone else before the final replacement deadline?

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