The Presidency on Sunday strongly refuted circulating reports alleging a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, describing the claims as baseless and a product of malicious propaganda. The rumors, which have been making rounds in certain media outlets, were dismissed as unfounded and deliberately fabricated to create a false narrative of discord between the nation’s top two leaders.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued by Vice President Shettima\u2019s spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, the Presidency condemned the reports as part of a smear campaign aimed at undermining the integrity and unity of the Tinubu-Shettima administration. Nkwocha emphasized that President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima share a strong and cordial relationship that remains unshaken by the false stories being propagated.<\/p>\n
The statement coincided with the celebration of Vice President Shettima\u2019s 58th birthday on Monday, providing a timely opportunity for the Presidency to reaffirm the unity and harmony between the two leaders. The Presidency urged the public to disregard the baseless rumors and continue to support the administration\u2019s efforts to steer the country toward progress and stability.<\/p>\n
Nkwocha remarked, \u201cIn the history of Nigeria\u2019s presidency, no Vice President has enjoyed the total confidence and full support of his principal like Shettima. In return, his loyalty to his boss, President Tinubu, as attested by well-meaning Nigerians who have been keeping tabs on the goings-on in the presidency, is absolute and unalloyed.\u201d<\/p>\n
He further highlighted that in a political landscape where loyalty is often tested, Vice President Shettima stands out as a beacon of dedication and commitment to his principal, President Tinubu. \u201cHis unwavering support and teamwork demonstrate a refreshing shift towards harmonious collaboration, setting a positive tone for their administration,\u201d Nkwocha added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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