Vice President Shettima Reveals Shocking Truth About Access To Tinubu And Aso Rock

Vice President Kashim Shettima has refuted claims that he has been denied access to the Presidential Villa, labelling such reports as baseless and mischievous.

In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima dismissed any suggestion of a rift between him and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Nkwocha described the reports as entirely fabricated and designed to sow discord and confusion within the Presidency.

He stated, “The allegation that military personnel have blocked the Vice President from entering the Presidential Villa is not only false but also a wild and desperate fabrication. It shows the extent to which these rumour-mongers have exhausted both creativity and credibility.”

He added that the spread of such misinformation appears to be a calculated attempt to undermine the unity and cooperation between the President and his deputy.

“The latest in a series of coordinated falsehoods is the ridiculous claim that the Vice President was denied access to the Villa. This is a deliberate smear campaign targeting His Excellency, Vice President Kashim Shettima. For the avoidance of doubt, no such incident has ever occurred,” the statement said.

Nkwocha further noted that earlier in the week, the Presidency also debunked a separate piece of fake news involving campaign posters of President Tinubu, which was similarly designed to stir unnecessary controversy.

He emphasized that those behind the false narratives underestimate the strong working relationship and mutual respect between the President and Vice President.

“These baseless stories, often pushed by obscure blogs and unreliable sources, are nothing more than a distraction and do not reflect the reality of governance at the highest level,” Nkwocha said.

He concluded by stressing that the Vice President remains fully committed to his responsibilities and continues to work closely with President Tinubu to fulfil the administration’s vision for Nigeria, stating that Shettima will not be drawn into what he called a “media circus driven by mischief and misrepresentation.”