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APC denies Shettima replacement rumors

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated Jan 27, 2026

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Attention
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General
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Market Impact

The market impact is minimal as the ruling Nigeria — All Progressives Congress has dismissed the rumors as baseless. However, continued political instability or uncertainty in Nigeria could affect investor confidence in the long term.

Government
Event Summary

The Nigeria — All Progressives Congress (Nigeria — All Progressives Congress) has vehemently denied rumors circulating about the potential replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, issued multiple statements calling the rumors 'speculative, untrue, and utterly baseless.' The party has urged media organizations to avoid amplifying such unverified reports and cautioned its ministers and officials against inadvertently fueling these speculations. The Nigeria — All Progressives Congress emphasizes its focus on supporting President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in implementing the administration's 'Renewed Hope Agenda' and ongoing economic reforms.

Entities Involved
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Felix Morka
Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria — All Progressives Congress, issued statements dismissing the rumors about Kashim Shettima's replacement.
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Kashim Shettima
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Bola Tinubu
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Nigeria — All Progressives Congress
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Nigeria
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Relationships
Felix Morka related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Felix Morka related ↔ Nigeria — All Progressives Congress
Felix Morka related ↔ Nigeria
Kashim Shettima related ↔ Bola Tinubu
Kashim Shettima related ↔ Nigeria — All Progressives Congress
Kashim Shettima related ↔ Nigeria
Bola Tinubu leader ↔ Nigeria — All Progressives Congress Bola Tinubu is the incumbent President of Nigeria and the de facto national leader of the All Progressives Congress. He
Bola Tinubu president ↔ Nigeria Bola Tinubu is the current President and head of state of Nigeria. He directs the country's executive branch, national s
Nigeria — All Progressives Congress related ↔ Nigeria
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