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Published on 2024-02-15 17:01:22
Kashim Shettima made headlines when he was caught in a viral video gesturing for Governor Siminalayi Fubara to go and greet his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The incident took place during an emergency meeting at the presidential villa, convened by President Bola Tinubu to address pressing national issues. The video, which was featured on Channels Television, showed the Vice President gesturing for Fubara to greet Wike after the Rivers governor had walked by the FCT minister to greet him.
Fubara and the FCT minister were at the meeting to participate in discussions on food inflation, insecurity, and other national matters. The meeting, which was attended by state governors and other top government officials, also addressed the issue of establishing state police. At the end of the meeting, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced that President Tinubu and the governors had reached an agreement to establish state police, and they would subsequently discuss the details of this plan.
The creation of state police had become an important topic due to the increased activities of bandits and kidnappers in various states, including the Federal Capital Territory.
Fubara’s interaction with Wike was not the first time that the two governors had been in the spotlight. Previously, Fubara had spoken about his promotion, emphasizing that it was a result of God’s intervention and had nothing to do with any intended rift with Wike. He attributed his promotion by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the will of God and claimed that it was divine intervention that led him to become the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Rivers state.
The video of the incident quickly made its rounds on social media and was the subject of numerous discussions. Many people were intrigued by Shettima’s gesture and wondered about the significance of the encounter between Fubara and Wike. The incident attracted a lot of attention and sparked conversations about the complex relationship between political figures, especially in matters related to succession and leadership.
Overall, the video of Shettima’s exchange with Fubara provided a glimpse into the inner workings of Nigerian politics and the dynamics between governors and their predecessors. It also brought to light the crucial issues being addressed at the presidential villa, including the establishment of state police and other pressing national matters.
As the video continued to circulate online, it prompted further discussions and analysis of the political situation in the country. It highlighted the need for open dialogue and cooperation among political leaders to address critical challenges facing Nigeria.
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