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2027: APC seeks C’River votes as Shettima defends reforms

2027: APC seeks C’River votes as Shettima defends reforms
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Shettima, on Monday, spoke at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State, as the party mounted a fresh appeal for re-election support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The APC called on Cross River residents to convert the turnout at the Calabar rally into what it described as a decisive electoral statement in support of Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
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  • ✦“For Cross River State, the opportunities are enormous.
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Monday:Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms despite the resulting hardship they have imposed on Nigerians, urging voters to assess the administration against the state of the country when it assumed office in 2023.Monday:Shettima, on Monday, spoke at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State, as the party mounted a fresh appeal for re-election support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.Monday:The rally was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri; Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo; Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, members of the National Assembly, including the Deputy Director-General of the Campaign Council, Adams Oshiomhole, party leaders and supporters.
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  • ✦Shettima, on Monday, spoke at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State, as the party mounted a fresh appeal for re-election support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
  • ✦The APC called on Cross River residents to convert the turnout at the Calabar rally into what it described as a decisive electoral statement in support of Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
  • ✦“For Cross River State, the opportunities are enormous.
Key Facts:Monday: Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms despite the resulting hardship they have imposed on Nigerians, urging voters to assess the administration against the state of the country when it assumed office in 2023.Monday: Shettima, on Monday, spoke at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State, as the party mounted a fresh appeal for re-election support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.Monday: The rally was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri; Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo; Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey, members of the National Assembly, including the Deputy Director-General of the Campaign Council, Adams Oshiomhole, party leaders and supporters.2023: “Therefore, I urge Nigerians to judge the administration based on where the country was in 2023 when Tinubu took over and now,” Shettima said.
Editorial Excerpt

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Tinubu’s economic reforms at an APC rally in Cross River, urging voters to support the party in 2027.

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What is the latest development regarding Cross River State?

Shettima, on Monday, spoke at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally in Calabar, Cross River State, as the party mounted a fresh appeal for re-election support in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The APC called on Cross River residents to convert the turnout at the Calabar rally into what it described as a decisive electoral statement in support of Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms despite the resulting hardship they have imposed on Nigerians, urging voters to assess the administration against the state of the country when it assumed office in 2023.

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