Vice President Shettima Not Barred from Aso Villa – Presidency Debunks Viral Claim

In response to recent false reports circulating on certain online platforms, the presidency categorically denies claims that Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON, was denied access to the Presidential Villa.

These reports are not only false but are also part of a broader, well-orchestrated effort to spread misinformation, create confusion, and suggest a rift within the leadership of the country. The aim appears to be to mislead the public into believing that there is discord between the President and the Vice President.

Let it be clearly stated: at no point was the Vice President barred from accessing the Villa. The story is entirely fictional—a baseless fabrication with no grounding in reality.

Some obscure blogs have gone as far as claiming that armed military personnel blocked the Vice President’s access. Such narratives represent the height of falsehood and sensationalism, and reflect nothing more than the exhausted imaginations of those determined to deceive the public.

Earlier this week, similar fake news stories circulated regarding campaign posters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. The Presidency also dismissed those claims, reiterating that such tactics are aimed at undermining the integrity and unity of the administration.

It is regrettable that these mischief-makers continue to underestimate the strong, collaborative relationship between President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. These efforts to plant seeds of division are futile and have once again proven to be based on discredited sources and misinformation.

The Vice President remains focused on the serious task of governance and on supporting the President in delivering on the administration’s commitments to the Nigerian people. He has no interest in distractions, particularly those rooted in fiction and mischief.

We commend all Nigerians who continue to stand against the spread of fake news and who remain supportive of the democratic mandate entrusted to this administration. Your continued vigilance and trust are deeply appreciated.

Finally, we urge the public to disregard these malicious and misleading reports, and call on the media to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and responsibility by verifying information through credible sources.

*STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT*

*RE: MISCHIEVOUS REPORT ON ACCESS TO THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA BY VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA, GCON*

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