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Shettima, wife arrive in Jos for Tinubu’s re-election campaign 

The spokesman for Mr Shettima, Stanley Nkwocha, made the disclosure in a post on Saturday.

• November 14, 2026
Vice President Kashim Shettima along his wife, Nana Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima along his wife, Nana Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima along his wife, Nana Shettima, has arrived in Jos, the Plateau State capital ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign rally.

The spokesman for Mr Shettima, Stanley Nkwocha, made the disclosure in a post on Saturday, stating that the VP arrived Plateau State on Saturday for the All Progressive Congress Presidential (APC) rally.

“On arrival, the Vice President and his wife were received by the host Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, alongside other state governors, the leadership of the National Assembly, senior government officials and party leaders,” he stated.

He said Mr Shettima joined thousands of party faithful and supporters gathering in the Home of Peace and Tourism as the Messrs Tinubu–Shettima presidential campaign train made its stop in the state.

Mr Nkwocha noted that Mr Tinubu would arrive later  to address the rally at the Jos International Stadium, where the APC would present its achievements, ongoing projects and plans ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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