Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in Benin City, Edo State, on Thursday for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Shettima, accompanied by leaders of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, touched down in the historic city as part of the party’s nationwide mobilisation efforts for the Tinubu–Shettima ticket.
A key part of his itinerary is a courtesy visit to the Palace of the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II. The visit recognises the Benin Kingdom’s centuries-old traditional institution, long regarded as a symbol of African civilisation noted for its heritage of kingship, artistry, diplomacy and cultural identity.
After the palace engagement, the Vice President is scheduled to proceed to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium (capacity over 20,000) to address party leaders, supporters and other APC faithful at the campaign rally.Edo State holds particular significance for the APC, having produced two former national chairmen of the party — Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
Shettima was received on arrival by Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, other APC leaders including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, and party supporters. The visit also coincides with activities marking the governor’s second anniversary in office.The development was confirmed in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President.
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