2027: Shettima, Umahi rally Ebonyi voters behind Tinubu

Vice-President Kashim Shettima and other APC leaders rallied voters in Ebonyi State to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking at an APC presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki on Monday, Shettima also called for support for Governor Francis Nwifuru.

Daily Post Nigeria reports that Shettima described President Tinubu as a magician who has ensured resources are available to every state in Nigeria. He stated that security in the area has improved since Tinubu became Commander-in-Chief three years ago. Shettima noted that the Nigerian Army's recruit training depot in Amasiri Eda has opened and that the South-East Development Commission and the South-East Investment Company have been established.

Premium Times noted that Shettima stated Tinubu is driving economic and security transformation in the South-east. During the rally, Shettima also mentioned that Engineer David Umahi is working to assist both Nigeria and Ebonyi State.

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