Tinubu retains Shettima as parties race to meet INEC deadline

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. This was as political parties made last-minute moves to beat the Independent National Electoral Commission’s deadline for the submission of presidential and National Assembly candidates. The ruling All Progressives Congress presented the nomination forms...