Shettima Promises Northern Gains if Tinubu Re-elected

On October 13, Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed northern political leaders, assuring them that the region would benefit from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's potential re-election in 2027. Shettima stated that the north has already gained from the administration's appointments, infrastructure projects, and economic programs.

He spoke during a meeting with the Arewa for Tinubu (A4T) group, urging unity among northern leaders to support Tinubu's second term agenda, which he described as a pathway to greater prosperity and stability for the region. Shettima highlighted that the Bank of Agriculture had disbursed N450 billion to 700,000 smallholder farmers, with 70 percent of beneficiaries from the north.

Abubakar Badaru, Director General of A4T and former Jigawa State Governor, reiterated the group's commitment to re-electing Tinubu. Ibrahim Shekarau, former Kano State Governor and A4T Board of Trustees Chairman, invited Shettima to commission the A4T office complex.

Other notable attendees included former governors from various northern states and key officials.