Shettima Denies Plotting Against Tinubu Amid Power Claims
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Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima denied allegations that he planned to assassinate President Bola Tinubu to take over power. Shettima said false information was given to Tinubu accusing him of plotting against the president, deepening mistrust within Nigeria's ruling party. This dispute could affect political stability and governance in Nigeria amid ongoing tensions.
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- •Vice President Kashim Shettima publicly refuted claims that he intended to kill President Bola Tinubu.
- •Shettima stated that misinformation was spread to President Tinubu accusing him of planning a coup.
- •The allegations emerged amid a reported plot to access the Presidential Villa to capture President Tinubu.
- •These events have caused internal tensions within Nigeria's ruling party as of May 2026.
- •Shettima made these statements in interviews and public remarks between May 19 and May 21, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima reconcile their differences Nigeria's ruling party could stabilize, improving governance and reducing political uncertainty.
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AFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: How We Plotted to Access Presidential Villa to Capture Tinubu - Coup SuspectAFRICAAllAfrica - TopNigeria: How Some People Claimed I Planned to Kill Tinubu to Take Over Power - VP ShettimaAFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)They told Tinubu I planned to kill him, become president after our inauguration — ShettimaAFRICAPunch (Nigeria)They told Tinubu I wanted him dead – Shettima