The National Spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Habeeb Saleh Mohammed, has dismissed the decision to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu's running mate for the 2027 presidential election, arguing that the move offers no significant political advantage to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Mohammed made the remarks during an interview with Daily Post, reacting to the Presidency's position that Shettima remains the most suitable vice-presidential candidate because of his familiarity with the administration's policies and political structure.

According to the Kwankwasiyya spokesperson, retaining Shettima is unlikely to improve the APC's electoral prospects, adding that many Nigerians have already formed their opinions about the Muslim-Muslim ticket based on the performance of the current administration.

He suggested that some observers expected President Tinubu to select a running mate capable of attracting additional political support, but argued that the decision to retain Shettima follows an already familiar path.

Mohammed further claimed that Seyi Tinubu, the President's son, currently wields more influence within the administration than the Vice President, alleging that Shettima's retention was based more on the President's personal convenience than on electoral calculations.

He also argued that the Muslim-Muslim ticket, which generated considerable debate ahead of the 2023 elections, may no longer carry the same political appeal, particularly among northern voters.

According to him, many people who previously supported the arrangement have since evaluated the administration's performance and are now placing greater emphasis on competence, sincerity and the ability to address the country's pressing challenges rather than religious identity.

Mohammed questioned the Vice President's level of influence within the current administration, claiming that many Nigerians would struggle to identify major policy contributions or initiatives directly associated with Shettima.

He alleged that the Vice President's role has largely been limited to representing the government at official functions and public engagements rather than playing a visible part in addressing key national issues.

The Kwankwasiyya spokesperson also expressed concern over the security and economic situation in Northern Nigeria, arguing that many of the region's longstanding challenges, including insecurity and poverty, remain unresolved.

According to him, residents across the North continue to face significant hardships and have yet to witness meaningful improvements that they can directly attribute to the current administration or the office of the Vice President.

Mohammed concluded by maintaining that many voters are now more concerned about effective leadership and practical solutions to Nigeria's challenges than political or religious considerations as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum.