Former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, Otunba Adetunji Adeleke Oredipe (OTO), has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his confirmation as the running mate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, describing the decision as a demonstration of confidence in the Vice President’s leadership and commitment to national development.
Oredipe, in a statement issued on Friday behalf of the OTO Team, said Shettima’s reaffirmation reflects his loyalty, competence, political experience, and unwavering dedication to the Renewed Hope agenda of the Tinubu administration.
He noted that the Vice President remains one of the strongest pillars of the APC and possesses the qualities required to strengthen the party’s chances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, “Vice President Kashim Shettima
has consistently demonstrated exceptional loyalty, competence, political depth, and commitment to the Renewed Hope agenda. His candidature represents one of the strongest pillars of the All-Progressives Congress as the party prepares for the 2027 polls”.
Oredipe added that Shettima’s experience, humility, intellect, courage, and grassroots connection have continued to make him an invaluable asset to both the ruling party and the country.
He further stated that the Vice President serves as an important bridge between the achievements of the current administration and the aspirations of millions of Nigerians, especially the younger generation.
“At a time when the energy, creativity, and expectations of young Nigerians must be fully harnessed for national development, Vice President Shettima stands out as a wonderful personality and a credible connection to the younger generation. His clarity of thought, accessibility, eloquence, and proven capacity for public service make him not only a dependable partner to President Tinubu but also a compelling face of continuity, stability, and renewed national progress”.
The former governorship aspirant expressed confidence that the Tinubu-Shettima ticket would strengthen the APC’s electoral prospects and provide the platform for consolidating the achievements already recorded by the current administration.
“We are confident that the Tinubu-Shettima ticket remains the surest path to consolidating the gains already recorded and delivering victory for the APC in 2027. With Vice President Shettima on the ticket, the party is better positioned to mobilize broad-based support, inspire confidence among the electorate, and secure a decisive mandate at the polls”.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the OTO Team to the APC and pledged to mobilize support for President Tinubu, Vice President Shettima, and the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
“The OTO Team proudly identifies with this historic decision and will go all out to support His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and the APC as the campaign toward 2027 gathers momentum. We remain fully committed to mobilizing, engaging, and working tirelessly to ensure another resounding victory for the party”he said.

