Vice President Shettima Slams Peter Obi on Economic Expertise
Vice President Kashim Shettima has taken aim at Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), over his economic credentials.
Shettima's Critique of Obi's Economic Background
Shettima's comments came during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Ondo State. The Vice President accused Obi of not demonstrating expertise in economics while importing cheap South African wines.
Obi's Record as Anambra State Governor
Shettima also criticized Obi's performance as the former governor of Anambra State, describing it as 'mediocre'. He further highlighted that Obi left Anambra after eight years and chose to settle in Lagos, a state that was once a struggling one but has since been developed under President Bola Tinubu.
Shettima's Comparison of Lagos under Tinubu and Obi's Record
Shettima argued that Obi should be judged based on his actions, not just his speeches. He praised the turnaround of Lagos State under Tinubu, stating that Obi's record as a governor does not match the achievements of Lagos State under Tinubu.
Tinubu's Role in Lagos State Development
Shettima emphasized the significant progress made by Tinubu in Lagos State, highlighting the state's growth in infrastructure, revenue generation, and investment under his leadership.
Obi's Call for Economic Revival
Shettima acknowledged Obi's call for economic revival but argued that the latter's actions do not reflect his words.
Shettima's View on Economic Expertise
Shettima maintained that Nigerians should judge candidates based on their track records and not just their speeches.
Shettima's Comparison of Lagos and Anambra States
Shettima compared the development of Lagos State under Tinubu to Anambra State under Obi, stating that Lagos has seen significant progress while Anambra has not.
Tinubu's Role in Lagos' Economic Growth
Vice President Shettima praised the significant progress made in Lagos State under Tinubu, emphasizing the state's growth in infrastructure, revenue generation, and investment under his leadership.
Obi's Economic Revival Call
Shettima acknowledged Obi's call for economic revival but argued that his actions do not align with his words.
Shettima's View on Candidates' Track Records
Shettima emphasized that Nigerians should judge candidates based on their records and not just their speeches.
Comparison of Lagos and Anambra States
Shettima compared Lagos State's development under Tinubu to Anambra State under Obi, stating that Lagos has seen significant progress while Anambra has not.
Tinubu's Contribution to Lagos' Economic Growth
Vice President Shettima praised the significant progress made in Lagos State under Tinubu, highlighting the state's growth in infrastructure, revenue generation, and investment under his leadership.
Obi's Economic Revival Call
Shettima acknowledged Obi's call for economic revival, but argued that his actions do not align with his words.
Shettima's View on Candidates' Records
Shettima emphasized that Nigerians should judge candidates based on their records and not just their speeches.
Comparison of Lagos and Anambra States
Shettima compared Lagos State's development under Tinubu to Anambra State under Obi, stating that Lagos has seen significant progress while Anambra has not.
Tinubu's Contribution to Lagos' Economic Growth
Vice President Shettima praised the significant progress made in Lagos State under Tinubu, highlighting the state's growth in infrastructure, revenue generation, and investment under his leadership.
Obi's Economic Revival Call
Shettima acknowledged Obi'
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