The articles are opinion pieces addressing whether Vice President Kashim Shettima can reasonably expect to be renominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as his running mate for a second term. They note that Shettima may have doubts given Tinubu’s previous record as governor of Lagos State for eight years, during which Tinubu used three deputies: Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, Femi Pedro, and Abiodun Ogunleye. The writers argue that this history provides a context for speculation about how Tinubu makes decisions on running mates.
The pieces also compare Tinubu’s approach with that of other political figures referenced in the commentary, stating that Senate President Godswill Akpabio—cited as having served as governor of Akwa Ibom State—has matched a similar number of deputy governors. Overall, the outlets present the discussion as a consideration of precedent and expectations rather than a report of any confirmed decision about Shettima’s candidacy.
