Idris Questions: ‘Has Shettima Ever Told You He Has Problem With Tinubu?’

Claims that President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are at odds have been denied by the Federal Government, which maintains that the two leaders are still unified and continue to collaborate “perfectly.”
In recent weeks, there has been a lot of speculation about a supposed rupture between the president and his deputy. According to some rumors, Tinubu might think about choosing a different running mate for the 2027 presidential race.
However, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, addressed the issue in an interview on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” on Wednesday, characterizing the rumors as the result of the public’s imagination.

“This feud exists in the imagination of those who wish to believe that,” he stated. I have witnessed the president and vice president walking side by side in the same room. I am referring to the recent past.

The minister vehemently objected when asked if the president was thinking of dropping Shettima for the upcoming election.

“Who told you that?” he said. Did you hear Shettima’s name initially when President Tinubu received the ticket? The president has the authority to select a running mate.

Kashim Shettima has been his choice. They are collaborating flawlessly. I haven’t noticed any signs that the president wants to fire his vice president.

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The dispute started when Mustapha Salihu, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) North-East, openly supported President Tinubu’s 2027 goal without bringing up Vice President Shettima.

Babagana Zulum, the governor of Borno State, allegedly led a protest over the omission since it was seen as a blow to Shettima, who is from the area.

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Unverified allegations that Shettima had previously been refused access to the President at the Villa, a claim the government now adamantly denies, added fuel to the rumor mill.

“Not see the President in this country?” Idris asked in response to the report. This situation is not Atiku-Obasanjo. We have a relationship with Shettima and Tinubu. They are doing well and have made great progress.

The Minister further mentioned that Vice President Shettima still represents the President in official settings and has his principal’s complete trust.

“He was representing the President at the banquet hall just yesterday,” he continued. The Vice President speaks on behalf of the President every day of the week.

“Has Vice President Kashim Shettima ever mentioned to you that he and the President are at odds?”