Shettima: We Did Not Endorse Nuhu Ribadu For Any Political Position – Adamawa APC

The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed media reports that the party endorsed the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, for any elective political position during its recent stakeholders’ meeting in Hong Local Government Area.

Speaking in a statement issued on Tuesday by the State Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Abdullahi, the party explained that the meeting was part of an ongoing grassroots mobilisation tour across local government areas in the state.

There was chaos at a stakeholders summit of the party on Sunday, as the Borno State party leaders demanded the endorsement of Vice President Kashim Shettima as running mate to President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

It was gathered that this development came after some party leaders in Adamawa State moved for Ribadu to replace Shettima.

However, the Adamawa State chapter of the APC has denied such a move, describing the report as a “mischievous distortion” of the meeting’s true purpose and outcome.

“The attention of the Adamawa State chapter of the APC has been drawn to a news item circulating in some sections of the media regarding a purported endorsement of Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

“We wish to state categorically that the report is entirely misleading and misrepresents the purpose and proceedings of the meeting held in Hong,” he said.

According to the statement, the gathering was organised to strengthen party unity, re-energise grassroots structures, and communicate the unanimous decision of the APC’s state, zonal, and national leadership to support President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office.

“The meeting was held in continuation of our ongoing local government tours aimed at mobilising our members and passing down the collective position of the party at all levels—that President Tinubu deserves another term of four years,” the statement noted.

The party clarified that while a vote of confidence was indeed passed in favour of Ribadu, an illustrious son of Adamawa State, for his performance as NSA, the position should not be misconstrued as an endorsement for any political ambition.

“There is no basis or justification for endorsing the NSA or any political appointee.

“Appointments are made solely at the discretion of Mr President. We as a party respect that prerogative and cannot impose or preempt his decisions,” Abdullahi added.

The APC maintained that Ribadu’s commendation was purely in recognition of his contributions to national security and the positive image he had brought to Adamawa State through his high-profile role in the administration.

“We are proud of Mallam Ribadu’s performance. As an appointee of the President, he has conducted himself with dignity and excellence.

“That is why we passed a vote of confidence in him, not an endorsement for political office,” Abdullahi clarified.