Popular Nigerian cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that President Bola Tinubu may drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections, potentially positioning him for a governorship contest instead.
Speaking during a recent prophetic session, Ayodele suggested that internal political calculations within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) could lead to a strategic reshuffle of key leadership positions ahead of the elections. He claimed that Shettima’s possible redeployment to a governorship role may be part of the president’s broader plan to strengthen party cohesion and enhance electoral prospects in critical states.
The cleric’s prediction has generated significant attention on social media, with political commentators and analysts weighing the implications of such a move. While some see it as a plausible strategy to manage party dynamics, others caution that the forecast remains speculative until officially confirmed by the presidency or the APC leadership.
Observers note that the 2027 general elections are expected to be highly competitive, with the ruling party keen on consolidating power and maintaining influence across strategic regions. Any changes in the presidential ticket or party structure could have a direct impact on voter alignment and campaign strategies nationwide.
The APC has yet to comment on Primate Ayodele’s forecast. As the election cycle approaches, party stakeholders are likely to closely monitor political developments and rumours, while maintaining internal negotiations to secure a favorable outcome.
Primate Ayodele’s prophecy adds another dimension to the ongoing speculation about the political future of Vice President Shettima and the strategic maneuvers of the Tinubu administration.
