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Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him in 2023, says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima says President Tinubu has forgiven northern governors who opposed his 2023 presidential bid, urging Kwara politicians to uni Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-forgave-northern-govs-who-opposed-him-in-2023-says-shettima/

Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him in 2023, says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that President Bola Tinubu forgave northern governors who opposed his 2023 presidential bid. According to Shettima, only six out of 19 northern governors supported Tinubu's ambition.

Shettima made this statement at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, during the turbanning of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate. He noted that despite the opposition, Tinubu remained determined and pursued his ambition.

Shettima urged Nigerian politicians to reconcile after contests, stating that politics should not be seen as a game-of-death. The Daily Post Nigeria reported that President Tinubu hugged and forgave all other northern governors that did not support him after the 2023 elections.

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