The Digest:
Vice President Kashim Shettima's comments at a book launch have raised eyebrows, hinting at a potential rift with President Bola Tinubu over the controversial state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. Shettima questions the legality of such actions, drawing parallels with past political experiences.
Key Points:
- Shettima suggests no legal basis for the president to remove an elected governor.
- Reflects on a similar situation in 2013 with Goodluck Jonathan and his attempt to remove Shettima as Borno governor.
- Shettima praises former AGF, Bello Adoke, for standing firm against presidential interference.
- Calls attention to the constitutional limits of executive power, drawing from past events.
- Shettima’s remarks could deepen the speculation about his strained relationship with Tinubu.
- Tinubu’s action on March 18, 2025, led to the removal of Rivers’ Governor Fubara.
- Rumors persist that Shettima may be dropped as Tinubu’s running mate in 2027.
Shettima’s comments reflect growing concerns about executive overreach, particularly in the context of the Rivers emergency. His stance may signal a deeper political shift, with ramifications for his future role in the Tinubu administration.
Sources: Daily Post, Channels TV
