Vice President Kashim Shettima Issues Urgent Call for Political Moderation Ahead of 2027 Election Cycle

Vice President Kashim Shettima urges Nigerian politicians to avoid destroying party unity as 2027 election consultations begin to gain momentum nationwide.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 5:14 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from LEADERSHIP News

The Commencement of the 2027 Political Season

As the familiar fever of democracy returns to wards and local governments, Vice President Kashim Shettima has signaled the formal beginning of the 2027 consultative cycle. According to Shettima, the current marketplace of ambition, characterized by elders receiving visits and supporters counting delegates, is proof that the Nigerian republic remains vibrant. However, the Vice President warned that this delicate hour brings significant temptations, specifically the risk of mistaking healthy competition for permanent enmity.

The Analogy of the Political Household

Central to the Vice President’s message is the concept of the political party as a family rather than a battlefield. According to Shettima, even when certain rooms in a house appear warmer than others, members must never pull down the roof in a fit of frustration. He noted that while democracy is designed to civilize ambition, it does not abolish it, requiring members to compete without destroying the very platform that provides them with a political voice.

A Warning Against Media Manipulation

Shettima highlighted the role of external interests and media interpretation in fueling internal party divisions. According to the Vice President, mischief-makers often profit from spreading rumors that specific leaders have been slighted or that certain interest blocs have been excluded from the process. He characterized these as familiar theater tricks intended to turn comrades into adversaries, urging leadership at all levels to rise above such provocations and ask who truly benefits when internal brothers fight.