There Will Be Problem If Shettima Is Replaced, We Voted For Muslim/Muslim Ticket – Abdullahi

The National President of the Millet Farmers Association, Umar Abdullahi, has warned that President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) may face political backlash if Vice President Kashim Shettima is replaced ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Naija News reports that Abdullahi made the remark on Thursday during a chat with Daily Trust amid speculations that Shettima could be dropped from the ticket in 2027.

Abdullahi said farmers across the country still have expectations tied to Shettima’s presence in government.

“With Shettima in government, we have a lot of expectations and hopes. We are asleep if Shettima is there. We know a lot of things have started. We want that strategy to be maintained. The status quo must be maintained,” he said.

According to him, there is no justification for replacing the Vice President.

“There is no basis for changing Shettima. He’s still loyal. He’s still capable. And he’s discharging the responsibilities and the duties of the Office of the Vice President successfully. So there is no reason he should be replaced,” Abdullahi stated.

‘APC Will Have Problems’

The farmers’ leader cautioned that removing Shettima could affect the party’s electoral fortunes.

“APC will have problems if he’s removed. We are not politicians. We don’t need to tell lies. This is my first time coming before a camera in my life. APC and President Tinubu will have problems because a lot of farmers will not vote for the APC,” he said.

He further linked their previous electoral support to the party’s Muslim-Muslim ticket.

“We voted because of the Muslim/Muslim ticket. If you want to replace somebody, you have to tell people what wrong he’s done that requires his replacement,” he added.

Abdullahi maintained that, to the best of their knowledge, Shettima has performed creditably both at home and abroad.

“But to the best of our knowledge, Shettima has been representing Nigeria very well even in foreign fora,” he said.

His comments come amid growing political conversations surrounding the composition of party tickets ahead of the 2027 elections.