Vice President Kashim Shettima will no longer be representing President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas. A statement from the office of the vice president stated that Tinubu will now be represented at the event by the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Atiku raises alarm over Tinubu, Shettima’s absence
Earlier, Atiku Abubakar raised concerns about the president and vice president’s absence from the presidential villa.
Atiku stated that Nigeria is in a critical condition, emphasizing that the absence of the president and vice president has left the nation in turmoil.
He also asked who would be in charge of the country in the president’s absence.
Why Shettima suspended US trip
However, a statement from the vice president’s office said Shettima was unable to make the trip because of a technical fault in his aircraft.
The statement said the trip was cancelled based on the advice of the presidential air fleet.
The statement, which was signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s media aide, disclosed that the vice president would carry on with other national functions in Nigeria.
The event, which was taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, would bring business and political leaders from around the world.
It would feature high-level dialogues, seasons of networking, and networking sessions.
See the statement here:
Shettima speaks on Tinubu’s position on corruption
Legit earlier reported that Shettima said Tinubu is determined to fight corruption without fear or favouritism.
Shettima also explained that Tinubu’s administration was doing a lot to reduce the country’s unemployment rate.
The vice president’s comment comes amid the EFCC’s ongoing probe of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state.
