Shettima Praises Tinubu for Forgiving Opposing Governors

Vice President Kashim Shettima commended President Bola Tinubu for his political maturity in forgiving Northern governors who did not support his presidential campaign during the 2023 election. Shettima made these remarks on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, at the turbaning ceremony of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari.

He highlighted the limited support Tinubu received from Northern governors, noting that only six out of the 19 Northern states backed him. Despite this, Tinubu persevered and won the election.

Shettima urged politicians to prioritize unity and avoid letting political disagreements damage relationships, emphasizing that public office holders spend more time outside their roles than in them. He stated, “What brings us together supersedes what separates us,” and acknowledged the efforts of the economic team in improving Nigeria's economy.