Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, arrived Akure, Ondo State capital city on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, for the grand finale of the All Progressives Congress campaign ahead of the governorship election in the state.
The campaign is part of the party’s efforts to support its governorship candidate in Saturday’s election in Ondo.
Recall that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa succeeded the late Rotimi Akeredolu, who died on December 26, 2023, while in office, and is the flag bearer of the APC in the upcoming election.
Mr Shettima, who arrived at the Akure Airport at noon, was accompanied by several governors and members of the National Assembly.
Among the governors were Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State and Usman Ododo of Kogi State.
Also on the entourage was Opeyemi Bamidele from Ekiti, former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomole, Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji Ojo, the Minister of Youth, Ayodele Olawande among others.
Upon his arrival, the vice president is billed to visit the Palace of Deji of Akure, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, before going to the campaign venue.
