Vice President Kashim Shettima described President Bola Tinubu as a “magician” who has made resources available to every state in Nigeria and urged voters to re‑elect the president at an All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally in Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi State, on Monday.
Speaking to a crowd of supporters, Shettima thanked Ebonyi for backing the APC and appealed for continued support in the 2027 presidential election. He said,
“Ebonyi, thank you for supporting the APC. We ask you to keep up the great work with us. Please vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
The vice‑president praised the state’s leadership, noting that “you are a group of people who have strong beliefs, important values, and a clear idea of what real progress means.” He highlighted the work of Governor Francis Nwifuru and “our son, Engineer David Umahi,” saying they are “putting in a lot of effort to help Nigeria and Ebonyi State.”
Shettima pointed to security gains since Tinubu assumed the role of Commander‑in‑Chief three years ago, stating,
“Security in this area has gotten better since President Bola Tinubu took over as Commander‑in‑Chief three years ago. We have made efforts to restore order and will continue to do so.”
He also listed recent projects in the southeast, including the opening of the Nigerian Army’s recruit training depot in Amasiri Eda and the creation of the South‑East Development Commission and the South‑East Investment Company. “We understand how important security is for living a better life. We have millions of reasons to return with confidence, but we never take your support for granted,” he added.
Concluding his remarks, Shettima reiterated the “magician” label for Tinubu, saying,
“Ebonyi now has more resources because the magician you elected as President has made the resources available to every state. Governor Nwifuru is<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
