Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday arrived in Benin City, Edo, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other political leaders for a presidential campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Shettima arrived at the Benin Airport at about 12 noon, where he was received by Gov. Monday Okpebholo, All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, traditional rulers and other dignitaries.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that party supporters and a cultural troupe were also present to welcome the vice president, who was representing President Bola Tinubu.
Some supporters at the airport said they had gathered to welcome Shettima and show their support for the President’s re-election bid.
One of them, Victor Ehizua, described the gathering as a show of solidarity for the current administration.
“We are here for the presidential campaign in Edo. It is a continuity campaign. The President has done a lot; he is a good man,” Victor said.
NAN reports that Shettima, and his entourage are expected to visit the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, before proceeding to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium for the campaign rally.
