Shettima Reveals Tinubu's Defiance Against Northern Governors

On September 17, Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed that President Bola Tinubu faced significant opposition from northern governors during his 2023 presidential campaign, with only six out of 19 governors in the region supporting him. Shettima made this statement at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, during the turbaning ceremony of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate.

He noted that despite the challenges and a slogan among opponents suggesting that former President Muhammadu Buhari did not support Tinubu, the President remained resolute in his ambition. Shettima compared Tinubu's political resilience to that of Buhari, stating that both politicians would not yield to pressure during negotiations.

He also urged for reconciliation among politicians after elections, citing Tinubu's efforts to reconcile with northern governors who initially opposed him.