VP Shettima Urges Party Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections

Vice President Kashim Shettima urged political leaders across Nigeria to prioritize unity and restraint within their parties as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. In a statement posted on his social media pages on Thursday, Shettima warned against actions that could fracture party structures amid rising consultations and alliances.

Shettima described the current political atmosphere as a sign of vibrant democracy, with aspirants making calls, elders receiving visits, and ambitions fueling activity. However, he cautioned that internal differences should not escalate into hostility. "A political party is not a battlefield. It is a family," he wrote. "The roof must never be pulled down because one room appears warmer than another."

Addressing members of the All Progressives Congress and other parties, Shettima emphasized that democracy civilizes ambition, allowing competition without destruction or disagreement without demonization. He advised resisting manipulation by mischief-makers, vested interests, or media narratives designed to sow division. "There will always be those who whisper that one leader has been slighted, that one bloc has been excluded, or that...