Vice-President Kashim Shettima recently praised President Bola Tinubu as a leader committed to modesty and the betterment of Nigeria. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja on Thursday, August 15, Shettima shared his experience visiting Tinubu's residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Expecting a grand, luxurious mansion, Shettima was surprised to find a modest home instead.
He highlighted this as a reflection of Tinubu's simple lifestyle, contrasting it with the more extravagant homes often associated with political leaders.
In a personal comparison, Shettima even noted that his own residence in Maiduguri is more opulent than Tinubu's, further emphasizing the President's focus on humility and service.
Shettima called on Nigerians to support President Tinubu, describing him as a leader who is making tough but necessary decisions for the country's future.
He said;
“In President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we have a leader that we can invest our trust in. I’m not playing politics, I’m speaking from the heart. I have seen the soul of Bola Tinubu, and he has a good soul.
“He means well for the nation. He wants to live in a place of glory. He is not in power to engage in primitive capital accumulation. He is in power to leave landmarks in the sands of time. He is the most demonised politician in Nigeria. The first time I went to his house at Bourdillon, I was looking forward to seeing a mansion comparable to Buckingham Palace, with gardens, and swimming pools, but there was nothing special about that house. My house in Maiduguri is better than the house in Bourdillon.
“And at the formative stage of the APC, we held a meeting in his house. They served us a variety of meals but he opted to take garri with groundnut for lunch. Since I have known him, he has been using only one wristwatch, and in fact, I dress better than him. He doesn’t even care. He has overcome all those odds to dress well. So we need to rally around this poor man. He has taken some bold steps. The economy that we met was in a huge mess.
“But it wasn’t for us, we were part of the Buhari administration, we cannot deny that. We belong to the political family. It’s not about apportioning blame, but it’s about finding solutions to our nation’s needs. We knew there were challenges.
Some clips from the event below:
The first time I went to his house (PBAT) at Bourdillon, I was looking forward to seeing a mansion but there was nothing special about that house. My house in Maiduguri is better than the house in Bourdillon.” - VP Shettima
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