Just In: After Atiku's Alarm, Shettima Aborts US Trip, Gives Reason

• Kashim Shettima, the vice president of Nigeria, has suspended his trip to represent President Bola Tinubu at the US-Africa Business Summit in the United States
• A statement from his office said the suspension was due to technical faults in his aircraft, adding that the minister of foreign affairs would represent the president
• The cancellation of the trip followed an outburst by former vice president Atiku Abubakar, who raised questions about the absence of the president and his deputy from Aso Rock at the same period

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FCT, Abuja - Vice President Kashim Shettima will no longer be representing President Bola Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas.

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A statement from the office of the vice president stated that Tinubu will now be represented at the event by the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar.

Atiku raises alarm over Tinubu, Shettima's absence

Earlier, Atiku Abubakar raised concerns about the president and vice president's absence from the presidential villa.

Atiku stated that Nigeria is in a critical condition, emphasizing that the absence of the president and vice president has left the nation in turmoil.

He also asked who would be in charge of the country in the president's absence.

Why Shettima suspended US trip

However, a statement from the vice president's office said Shettima was unable to make the trip because of a technical fault in his aircraft.

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The statement said the trip was cancelled based on the advice of the presidential air fleet.

The statement, which was signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima's media aide, disclosed that the vice president would carry on with other national functions in Nigeria.

The event, which was taking place at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, would bring business and political leaders from around the world.

It would feature high-level dialogues, seasons of networking, and networking sessions.

See the statement here:

Shettima speaks on Tinubu's position on corruption

Legit.ng earlier reported that Shettima said Tinubu is determined to fight corruption without fear or favouritism.

Shettima also explained that Tinubu's administration was doing a lot to reduce the country's unemployment rate.

The vice president's comment comes amid the EFCC's ongoing probe of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi state.

Source: Legit.ng