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Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7b-a6SZDkA

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred fresh political debate after declaring that Nigeria’s presidency cannot be attained through coercion, while also suggesting that there are more qualified leaders from the South-East than Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Speaking on the country’s political climate, Shettima stressed the importance of inclusivity and consensus-building in a diverse nation like Nigeria. According to him, leadership must be built on trust and broad national acceptance rather than pressure tactics.

“In a multi-ethnic, multi-religious politics like ours, nobody can bulldoze his way to power through deceit, intimidation, threats or blackmail,” he said. “You get to power by building bridges and reaching out.”

The Vice President, however, expressed support for the emergence of a president from the South-East, describing it as a potential step toward healing longstanding historical divisions dating back to the civil war.

“I am for the emergence of a Nigerian president of South-Eastern extraction to heal the wounds of the civil war,” Shettima noted, though he criticized what he described as certain confrontational approaches adopted by some political actors from the region.

His remarks took a more direct turn when he asserted that the South-East has individuals he considers more qualified for the presidency than Obi, referring to the former Anambra State governor in pointed terms.

Shettima highlighted former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as one such figure, praising his national reach and political experience across different regions of the country. He also commended former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi for his infrastructural record, describing him as one of the most effective leaders to have emerged from the South-East.

Drawing from Nigeria’s political history, the Vice President emphasized the role of grassroots mobilization and alliances in achieving electoral success. He referenced the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s strategy of building nationwide support networks, underscoring that political victories are often determined by coalition-building rather than regional popularity.

Shettima’s comments are expected to generate reactions across the political spectrum, particularly among supporters of Peter Obi, who remains a prominent opposition figure with strong backing among young voters and urban populations.

Political observers say the statement may also signal early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, as conversations around power rotation and regional representation continue to shape Nigeria’s political discourse.

As debates intensify, Shettima’s remarks have once again brought to the fore the complex dynamics of leadership, regional equity, and political strategy in Africa’s most populous nation.

https://voicenews.com.ng/shettima-says-presidency-cant-be-won-by-coercion-suggests-south-east-has-better-qualified-leaders-than-obi/

Iran2025:
Ok oga boko haram we have heard you BUT The IGBO of Nigeria preferred Peter Gregory Obi.

yemobrown:
Peter Obi is a picture of a "New Order" in Nigeria political space.
They're scared of handling power to him because, the Judiciary, INEC system will be straighten up and become independent to discharge their responsibilities.
Policies that will set the country on the path of national consciousness and Economic revival is what they are afraid of.
They're afraid of Peter Obi because, they will not be able to weaponize poverty against the people during election anymore.
Organic love for Peter Obi is Alien to them.

tunde1200:
Yet he never won presidential election's I hear you lol 😂🤣🤣.

thrillionaire:
Look at this boko haram lord and patron.
What good have you done for Nigeria?

You all will meet your Waterloo for all the evil you've brought upon this nation.

Peter Obi is Nigeria's choice whether you shit your pants or not

Lifestylecom:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7b-a6SZDkA

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stirred fresh political debate after declaring that Nigeria’s presidency cannot be attained through coercion, while also suggesting that there are more qualified leaders from the South-East than Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Speaking on the country’s political climate, Shettima stressed the importance of inclusivity and consensus-building in a diverse nation like Nigeria. According to him, leadership must be built on trust and broad national acceptance rather than pressure tactics.

“In a multi-ethnic, multi-religious politics like ours, nobody can bulldoze his way to power through deceit, intimidation, threats or blackmail,” he said. “You get to power by building bridges and reaching out.”

The Vice President, however, expressed support for the emergence of a president from the South-East, describing it as a potential step toward healing longstanding historical divisions dating back to the civil war.

“I am for the emergence of a Nigerian president of South-Eastern extraction to heal the wounds of the civil war,” Shettima noted, though he criticized what he described as certain confrontational approaches adopted by some political actors from the region.

His remarks took a more direct turn when he asserted that the South-East has individuals he considers more qualified for the presidency than Obi, referring to the former Anambra State governor in pointed terms.

Shettima highlighted former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha as one such figure, praising his national reach and political experience across different regions of the country. He also commended former Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi for his infrastructural record, describing him as one of the most effective leaders to have emerged from the South-East.

Drawing from Nigeria’s political history, the Vice President emphasized the role of grassroots mobilization and alliances in achieving electoral success. He referenced the late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua’s strategy of building nationwide support networks, underscoring that political victories are often determined by coalition-building rather than regional popularity.

Shettima’s comments are expected to generate reactions across the political spectrum, particularly among supporters of Peter Obi, who remains a prominent opposition figure with strong backing among young voters and urban populations.

Political observers say the statement may also signal early positioning ahead of the 2027 general elections, as conversations around power rotation and regional representation continue to shape Nigeria’s political discourse.

As debates intensify, Shettima’s remarks have once again brought to the fore the complex dynamics of leadership, regional equity, and political strategy in Africa’s most populous nation.

https://voicenews.com.ng/shettima-says-presidency-cant-be-won-by-coercion-suggests-south-east-has-better-qualified-leaders-than-obi/

ibedun:
DONT CRY AFTER THE ELECTION OOOO

Macphenson:
Tomorrow if Dave Umahi contests against the likes of Sanwolu, you would remind Dave Umahi he is an Igbo man, that's why we don't take them serious in APC. Rochas Okorocha and Ogbonnaya Onu is a prove

stuffs2002:
Why would any be scared of a clown and jester called Obi

tunde1200:
Prove it to me how TINUBU pocket our judiciary system.
What's my gain to lie for you?

Iran2025:
The ringing you deepen on won't work this time.

ibedun:
Wetin this illiterate wrote so? 🤷🏾‍♀️

Wetin be ringing? Your phone dey ring? And Wetin be deepen?

Be like say you need to go back to school.

MEGAWATCH:
Only FOOLS and HYPOCRITES gives attention to jester.


🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

tunde1200:
We're already
When last you record fuel queue at filling station?

tunde1200:
Yet he never won presidential election's I hear you lol 😂🤣🤣.

stuffs2002:
Yes na... That is why no one except south east gives attention to Obi the clown and jester

thrillionaire:
Look at this boko haram lord and patron.
What good have you done for Nigeria?

You all will meet your Waterloo for all the evil you've brought upon this nation.

Peter Obi is Nigeria's choice whether you shit your pants or not