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2027: Peter Obi has nothing to offer Nigerians — Shettima

26 October 2026

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has criticised the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, saying he has nothing to offer Nigerians beyond citing statistics. Shettima made the remarks at an event in Abuja on Monday, urging members of the country’s economic community to support the Federal Government’s policies and defending its position on petrol

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