Silent Contest surrounds Vice President Kashim Shettima’s political fate as internal APC shifts signal uncertainty ahead of 2027. According to Sunday PUNCH, at least six northern governors and lawmakers are quietly jostling to replace him, reflecting growing internal discontent and strategic manoeuvring in the ruling party.
Zulum and Ndume’s criticisms of Tinubu are seen as damaging to Shettima’s standing in APC circles.
Four northern governors and two National Assembly leaders are reportedly eyeing the VP slot.
North-East APC insists on retaining the vice presidency despite North-Central agitation.
Shettima’s perceived distance from Tinubu and lack of “initiative” are weakening internal support.
Silent Contest is how power shifts in daylight, not through open rebellion but whispered endorsements and cautious distancing. Shettima’s grip weakens not by declaration but by hesitation, as loyalty meets quiet ambition.
𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙪𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙫𝙞𝙖 [𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧] 𝙓 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 Now.
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