Shettima recounts claims he plotted against Tinubu
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that shortly after Bola Tinubu became president, some individuals accused him of plotting against the president through traditional attire. Shettima explained that the allegations were dismissed by Tinubu, who then wore the clothing for a week to disprove the claims. The vice president shared this story during the presentation of Gen Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography in Abuja. He used the incident to highlight the rise of suspicion in Nigerian public life and praised Gowon for fostering trust and unity.
What we know
- Kashim Shettima said people from Borno State told Bola Tinubu to stop wearing traditional attire he had given him, alleging it was charmed.
- Tinubu rejected the claim and wore the attire for a week to publicly refute the accusation.
- Shettima shared the story at the launch of Gen Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, using it to illustrate growing suspicion in society.
- He contrasted this with the trust shown to Gowon in the past, referencing gifts from the Sultan of Sokoto.
- Shettima called for unity and praised Gowon’s legacy in promoting reconciliation and national cohesion.
