Vice President Shettima rallies Nasarawa for straight‑ticket APC win in 2027

Vice President Shettima leads APC rally in Nasarawa

On 4 November 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima travelled to Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, to address a large gathering of party supporters. The event, part of early mobilisation for the 2027 general elections, saw Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, joined by APC National Chairman Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda and House Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas. The rally drew thousands of supporters, members of the National Assembly, APC governors and other party officials. Shettima urged voters to give the party a straight‑ticket victory, stressing that voting for Tinubu and other APC candidates would bring further dividends of democracy to the state and the country. He highlighted the state’s recent infrastructure gains, such as the Lafia bypass linking to Benue and the Nasarawa‑Plateau‑Bauchi‑Gombe highway project, and said the Tinubu administration had placed Nasarawa at the centre of its Renewed Hope Agenda.

Background

The APC has been actively campaigning in the North‑Central region ahead of the 2027 polls. Nasarawa State has been a key strategic area for the party, with the leadership emphasising unity and organisation across the 13 local government areas. The National Chairman praised the state’s unity, while Speaker Abbas noted the strong relationship between the National Assembly and the Executive, citing the passage of 78 bills in three years to support the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Why it matters

The rally is part of a broader effort to secure APC dominance in the 2027 elections. By calling for a uniform vote, the party aims to avoid split voting that could benefit opposition parties. The infrastructure projects mentioned—such as the bypass and highway—are presented as evidence of the party’s developmental impact, which could influence voter sentiment. The event also demonstrates the APC’s organisational strength in Nasarawa, a state that could be pivotal in the national outcome.

What happens next

The rally was attended by Senator Ahmed Wadada and other federal and state lawmakers, indicating continued engagement from the party’s legislative wing. No specific dates for further events were announced, but the mobilisation activities are expected to continue leading up to the 2027 elections.