Nigeria, July 24 -- Former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said it would be risky for the President to choose a Vice Presidential candidate from Nigeria's Northwest region for the 2027 elections.

According to reports, there have been growing speculations that Tinubu may consider replacing his current Vice President ahead of the 2027 polls.

One name being discussed is Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State and a key political figure in the Northwest.

Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today and Monitored By The News Chronicle on Wednesday, Baba Ahmed noted that choosing a running mate from the Northwest, particularly Kano, could create unrest among Muslim voters and lead to politi...