Shettima clarifies comment on Northern govs support for Tinubu in 2023

Vice President Kashim Shettima has clarified his previous comments about support from northern governors for President Bola Tinubu in the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima explained that his reference to six northern governors backing Tinubu was solely about political discussions and alignments prior to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary in June 2022.

The statement emphasized that his remark was not about how northern APC governors felt about Tinubu becoming the party's candidate nor was it meant to doubt their support during the 2023 presidential election. Shettima reiterated his high regard for the northern governors and other APC leaders, acknowledging their individual and collective roles in Tinubu's victory in the 2023 general election.

He regretted any misinterpretations of his comments and urged the media to maintain accuracy and provide context when reporting public remarks as Nigeria approaches another political season.