A significant political shift appears to be occurring within the upper echelons of the Nigerian government, as Vice President Kashim Shettima engages in strategic maneuvers that could potentially destabilize the administration led by President Bola Tinubu.
Sources from within political circles indicate that Aso Rock, the presidential complex, is exhibiting signs of turmoil as a result of Shettima’s recent alliances with influential figures. …CONTINUE READING
The people including former President Goodluck Jonathan, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and suspended Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, among others.
Recent information points to a potential realignment in the political landscape—one that appears to be methodical and intends to facilitate Shettima’s candidacy in the 2027 elections through the formation of a new political coalition.
During a recent statement, Vice President Shettima referenced a pivotal political clash with former President Goodluck Jonathan from his tenure as Governor of Borno State. He remarked, “President Jonathan attempted to remove me from office by declaring a State of Emergency in Borno.
However, this effort was thwarted when the then Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, and the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN), rightly asserted that the 1999 Constitution does not empower a President to remove even a councillor, let alone a sitting governor.” This historical comment is now being viewed by analysts as an indirect critique of the current administration and a demonstration of Shettima’s political autonomy.
As speculation grows surrounding Shettima’s potential alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), political analysts characterize his actions as “surgical and subtle but impactful.” His recent engagements with prominent political figures who are no longer active within the All Progressives Congress (APC) are interpreted as preliminary indications of a shift in allegiance or strategic positioning.
This development raises the possibility of the formation of a new Northern political bloc, with Shettima positioned as a central figure.
The increasing proximity between Shettima and notable opposition figures is generating concern within the Tinubu coalition. An administration already grappling with economic challenges, security issues, and regional dissent may now face the additional complication of potential fragmentation at its highest levels.
From the Niger Delta to the North-East, prevailing political currents are beginning to intensify, and if not managed judiciously, they could evolve into substantial shifts in power dynamics ahead of the general elections scheduled for 2027
