Shettima Defends Tinubu's Support for Northern Politicians

At the flag-off of the APC presidential campaign in Kaduna, Vice President Kashim Shettima defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against allegations of being unfavorable to northern interests. Shettima stated that Tinubu has consistently supported northern politicians, deserving their backing for a second term.

He referenced Tinubu's assistance to Atiku Abubakar in 2007 when Abubakar was ousted from the PDP, noting that Tinubu provided him with political support and a platform to contest for the presidency. Shettima also mentioned Tinubu's backing of Nuhu Ribadu in 2011 and his crucial role in Muhammadu Buhari's victories in the 2015 and 2019 elections.

The Vice President emphasized that the APC's appeal to northern voters is based on the administration's achievements, including investments in education and infrastructure projects like the AKK Gas Pipeline and the Lagos-Kano rail corridor. Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, echoed Shettima's sentiments, questioning why the North should not support Tinubu for re-election.