Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for retaining Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election.
Zulum described the decision as historic for Borno State and the North-East region, noting that it marks the first time an indigene from the area has held the position of Vice President and been given the opportunity for a second term.
The governor spoke to State House correspondents on Thursday after President Tinubu formally presented Shettima with the official certificate confirming his selection as the All Progressives Congress (APC) vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 polls.
The presentation took place during a brief ceremony at the President’s office in the State House, Abuja.
“I’m here to appreciate President Tinubu for renominating one of our sons, Senator Kashim Shettima, as Vice President,” Zulum said.
He added that he sought and received the President’s permission for governors and representatives from the
