Shettima Urges Ebonyi Support for Tinubu and Nwifuru

On November 9, 2026, Vice-President Kashim Shettima called for support from the people of Ebonyi State for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Francis Nwifuru during an All Progressives Congress campaign rally at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Abakaliki. Shettima encouraged voters to support the APC in the January 16, 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, as well as in the February 6 governorship and state assembly elections.

He praised Governor Nwifuru for fostering political unity and noted the support of former governors Sam Egwu, Martin Elechi, and David Umahi for the current administration. Shettima emphasized the federal government's commitment to Ebonyi through various infrastructure projects, including the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Super Highway and the Ndibe Bridge.

He also mentioned initiatives in renewable energy, housing, education, healthcare, and agriculture aimed at improving the lives of Ebonyi residents.