Northern support for Tinubu is not a blank cheque, Shettima warns

Nigeria’s Vice-President Kashim Shettima said growing northern support for Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid was not a “blank cheque.” Speaking in Abuja at the launch of the Arewa for Asiwaju campaign headquarters, he said the administration must earn voters’ confidence through transparency, accountability and measurable results. Shettima acknowledged Nigerians’ difficult economic adjustments and urged officials to listen to criticism and explain the impact of government policies. He cited security, economic opportunities, poverty reduction, education and stronger public institutions as priorities.