Posted by Samuel on Wed 04th Feb, 2026 - tori.ng
Yilwatda made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he described the reports as baseless and misleading.
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed rumours suggesting he has been selected as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
Yilwatda made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he described the reports as baseless and misleading.
He also rejected claims that the ruling party is considering dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying the speculation is “raising dust where there is no dust at all.”
“Not true. Nobody is discussing anything about the issue of the vice president,” he said.
According to the APC chairman, discussions around a vice-presidential candidate can only take place after the party’s presidential primary has been concluded.
“The issue of candidature comes after the primary election. It is after that the party and the candidate will sit down to select and nominate a running mate,” Yilwatda explained.
He added that the rumours were being fueled by the opposition in a bid to distract the ruling party, insisting that no such conversation has taken place within the APC.
“I laugh when I hear it. There is nothing like that at all. Nothing has been discussed,” he said.
Yilwatda further recalled that he had earlier cautioned APC political appointees and elected officials against commenting on vice-presidential matters.