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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed as false and baseless reports suggesting a possible replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
This was disclosed in a statement was signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
The party said it had observed a growing media speculation on the issue, noting that the rumours recently escalated with the circulation of names of alleged potential replacements for the Vice President.
The APC stated categorically that such reports were “purely speculative, untrue and utterly baseless,” urging media organisations to refrain from amplifying rumours and relying on what it described as “mischievous news sources of questionable provenance.”
The ruling party also reminded the public that the ban on political activities remains in force under existing laws and electoral regulations, stressing that discussions around the 2027 elections are premature.
According to the statement, the party’s current priority is to support President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima in the implementation of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its ongoing economic reforms aimed at transforming the economy, building prosperity, and improving the living conditions of Nigerians.
The APC further cautioned ministers, senior government officials, and party leaders against actions or comments that could fuel unnecessary speculation, calling on them instead to focus on diligent service and on promoting the achievements of the Tinubu-led administration.
A High Court of the Capital Territory, sitting in Jabi, Abuja, has adjourned the defamation suit filed by former senator Chris Anyanwu against former Imo State governor, Ikedi Ohakim, to 17 March 2026.
The case, which was earlier fixed for hearing on 19 January, was on Monday shifted due to the indisposition of the presiding judge.
The suit arose from comments allegedly made by Ohakim following the publication of Anyanwu’s book, Bold Leap.
In subsequent press statements and media interviews, Ohakim reportedly claimed that the former senator wrote a letter of apology to the late military ruler, General Sani Abacha, after criticising his regime, and further alleged that her rise to national prominence was propelled by “military boys.”
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Anyanwu, through her counsel, Umeh Kalu, SAN, is specifically challenging an interview Ohakim granted to The Nation newspaper on 12 January 2025, which she contends is defamatory.
