Nigeria VP urges unity and reforms before 2027 vote

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for national unity and political maturity as Nigeria approaches its next electoral cycle, while assuring citizens that the government is working to alleviate economic hardships. The Vice President made the remarks on Wednesday after observing Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Maiduguri, Borno State.

Shettima urged political leaders and citizens to approach the 2027 electoral season with tolerance and a sense of national responsibility, warning against divisive rhetoric and actions that could undermine peace and stability. He stressed that what binds Nigerians together supersedes whatever divides them. The Vice President also pointed to ongoing global tensions as further reason for Nigerians to embrace unity and national solidarity.

On the economy, Shettima reaffirmed the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to reducing the pressures facing citizens through ongoing reforms and targeted interventions. He stated that governments at all levels are taking deliberate steps to cushion the effects of economic challenges. While acknowledging that the reforms require patience and sacrifice, he described them as necessary steps toward...