Shettima Questions Atiku and Obi's Leadership Claims

During an All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential rally in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Vice President Kashim Shettima challenged former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar to substantiate his claims of possessing the necessary experience to lead Nigeria. Shettima argued that effective leadership should be evaluated based on achievements, institutional development, and the ability to mentor successors, rather than merely the duration of public service.

He also criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, for allegedly losing the goodwill he once had among Nigerians due to misleading claims and inflated statistics. Shettima praised Governor Umo Eno for his decision to join the APC, viewing it as a sign of political courage and confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's leadership.

He asserted that national stability relies on both economic prosperity and unity among political leaders, while also commending the APC's capacity to accommodate diverse political interests.