2027: Shettima holds closed-door meeting with Bello, Badaru, other ex-governors
Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima held a meeting with several former state governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting occurs ahead of the APC's presidential campaign launch for the 2027 election.
Why it matters
This meeting highlights early political maneuvering and coalition building within the ruling party for the upcoming 2027 Nigerian presidential election.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima is holding a closed-door meeting with former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, former Jigawa State Governor Abubakar Badaru and other political figures at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The delegation, identified as leaders of the National Directorate of Arewa for Asiwaju Movement, arrived at the State House at about 4pm and proceeded to the Vice-President’s wing.
However, Shettima was still attending a separate meeting at the President’s wing, which began around 2pm, when the delegation arrived.
The earlier meeting had the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, and the Special Adviser to the President and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform, Prof. Attahiru Jega, in attendance, among others.
Jega is a former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Although the purpose of the delegation’s visit was not immediately known, it was gathered that the meeting was a courtesy visit.
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