Shettima Lands in Edo for APC Rally, Pays Courtesy Visit to Oba of Benin

Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential marketing campaign rally forward of the 2027 common elections.

Shettima, accompanied by leaders of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, touched down within the historic metropolis as a part of the social gathering’s nationwide mobilisation efforts for the Tinubu–Shettima ticket.

A key a part of his itinerary is a courtesy go to to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II. The go to recognises the Benin Kingdom’s centuries-old conventional establishment, lengthy considered an emblem of African civilisation famous for its heritage of kingship, artistry, diplomacy and cultural identification.

After the palace engagement, the Vice President is scheduled to proceed to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium (capability over 20,000) to handle social gathering leaders, supporters and different APC devoted on the marketing campaign rally.Edo State holds specific significance for the APC, having produced two former nationwide chairmen of the social gathering — Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.

Shettima was obtained on arrival by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, different APC leaders together with Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and social gathering supporters. The go to additionally coincides with actions marking the governor’s second anniversary in workplace.The growth was confirmed in an announcement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications within the Office of the Vice President.

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