Shettima seeks 90% Ekiti votes for Tinubu, mocks Atiku
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Fri, 6 Nov 2026, 01:00
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He appealed to Ekiti State voters to give him not less than 90 per cent of the total votes cast in the forthcoming presidential election to retain his seat and develop the country. The President, represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during a presidential rally organised by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, in Ado Ekiti.
Context & Background
✦“Governor, our message to you and the leaders of Ekiti State is to convey to the people that the President has done well.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Thursday:President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that his opponents in the January 16 presidential election lacked the requisite political and leadership skills that could match his credentials.2023:Tinubu, who said that his administration, since assumption of office, had delivered on his 2023 electoral promises, which had brought about immense development in the country, said his second-term bid was to consolidate his first-term achievements.Thursday:The President, represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during a presidential rally organised by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, in Ado Ekiti.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
Verified Extract
✦He appealed to Ekiti State voters to give him not less than 90 per cent of the total votes cast in the forthcoming presidential election to retain his seat and develop the country.
✦The President, represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during a presidential rally organised by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, in Ado Ekiti.
✦“Governor, our message to you and the leaders of Ekiti State is to convey to the people that the President has done well.
Key Facts:Thursday: President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that his opponents in the January 16 presidential election lacked the requisite political and leadership skills that could match his credentials.2023: Tinubu, who said that his administration, since assumption of office, had delivered on his 2023 electoral promises, which had brought about immense development in the country, said his second-term bid was to consolidate his first-term achievements.Thursday: The President, represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during a presidential rally organised by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, in Ado Ekiti.2027: He expressed excitement about the way Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji had been able to unite all the opposition figures in the state after the June 20 governorship election, particularly bringing political opponents on the same page to rally support for him ahead of 2027.
Editorial Excerpt
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Tinubu in Ado Ekiti, has appealed for 90% of the state's votes for a second term, mocking Atiku.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Story
What is the latest development regarding All Progressives Congress?
He appealed to Ekiti State voters to give him not less than 90 per cent of the total votes cast in the forthcoming presidential election to retain his seat and develop the country.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The President, represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, spoke in Ado Ekiti on Thursday during a presidential rally organised by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council held at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, in Ado Ekiti.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
President Bola Tinubu said on Thursday that his opponents in the January 16 presidential election lacked the requisite political and leadership skills that could match his credentials.