The All Progressives Congress (APC) Kano State spokesperson, Ahmad Aruwa, has dismissed allegations that party members protested against National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje for failing to mention Vice President Kashim Shettima during President Tinubu's endorsement at the recent Northeast Zonal meeting in Gombe.
Aruwa emphasized that omitting Shettima's name was neither unusual nor inappropriate, noting that similar instances had occurred at previous party events without controversy.
"There was no booing or protest against Ganduje. As a senior party official, he was simply escorted to his car, that's all," Aruwa told BenriNews, addressing a viral video showing security personnel managing a crowd as Ganduje departed the event.
No Plans to Drop Shettima from 2027 Ticket
The spokesperson firmly rejected speculation about plans to replace Shettima on the 2027 presidential ticket, explaining that precedent exists for such endorsement patterns.
"What the Party Chairman said is exactly what was said at the APC national convention. There was no mention of Kashim Shettima's name. The Senate reaffirmed its support for Tinubu's candidacy without mentioning Kashim. Likewise, the House of Representatives did the same without mentioning Kashim. So why didn't anyone protest at that time?" Aruwa questioned.
He added: "When the time comes, both Tinubu and Shettima will be confirmed. There has been no official statement suggesting Shettima will be replaced. All of this noise is being stirred up by the Kwankwasiyya movement in Kano because they see that Kashim is engaging with them politically."
The APC has urged its members to remain focused on party unity and progress, maintaining that nothing unusual occurred during the Gombe meeting where President Tinubu was endorsed for a second term in 2027.
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