Kashim Shettima, the vice presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, gave an explanation of his reasons for writing footwear to the Nigerian Bar Association Conference on Monday in Lagos State.
Shettima, who attended the event as Bola Tinubu’s representative on behalf of the APC, drew criticism from social media users for wearing a pair of gym shoes together with a black suit and red tie.
Atiku Abubakar, a candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party, and Peter Obi, a candidate for the Labour Party, both attended the event.
The former governor of Borno State, Shettima, defended his choice to wear shoes to the event in a video footage posted on social media on Thursday.
“I travelled to Lagos to attend the NBA conference. It took place in Eko Hotels and was largely supported by the APC-led government of Lagos State. They then relocated to Eko Atlantic City, a product of an idea conceived by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“When I sent my recce team… One of the presidential candidates, his team held meetings for three consecutive nights to commit mischief.
“When I was told it was a hostile crowd. I’m a banker, trained by one of the best bankers in the world. I’m a Jim Ovia boy. I deliberately wore sneakers to the NBA to mock (sic) at them.”
“Nigerians have the capability to see through the worn-out rhetoric and sophistry of pretentious politicians.”
“Nigerians should follow the man wey know the road. From day one, we will hit the ground running. We’ll promptly address the issue of the economy, ecology, and security.
“And we have the antecedents. I built some of the best schools in Nigeria. Go to Borno and see wonders; you will never believe that it is a state in a state of war.
“So, we are going to replicate our achievements in Lagos, in Borno and some of the frontline states so that our nation will be a better place. The fundamental issue is pure leadership.”
