The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has received President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 presidential nomination forms, with his statement identifying Vice President Kashim Shettima as the President’s running mate.
Yilwatda identified this after a ceremony held at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, where the nomination forms were presented on behalf of President Tinubu by his Special Adviser on Political and Other Matters, Hon. Ibrahim Masari.
Describing the occasion as another significant milestone in the journey of the party, Yilwatda said he formally received the presidential nomination forms of Tinubu and Shettima, ahead of the 2027 general election.
He added that the event “reaffirmed our collective resolve to sustain the Renewed Hope Agenda and deepen the progress already being recorded across the country.”
The APC National Chairman said the presentation reflected the party’s confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as they prepare to seek a renewed mandate from the Nigerian people.
Yilwatda said the ceremony drew leading figures of the party, including the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governors Mai Mala Buni, Nasir Idris, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Uba Sani, Babagana Umara Zulum, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, party executives and other stakeholders from across the federation.
He said the gathering reflected “unity, confidence and shared purpose,” adding that the APC would remain focused on strengthening grassroots support, consolidating the achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda and working together to build a more prosperous, secure and inclusive Nigeria for all, as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general election.