“They Said I Charmed Tinubu” — Shettima Reveals Strange Presidency Rumour

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has revealed a shocking story about how some individuals allegedly warned President Bola Tinubu to stop wearing traditional Borno outfits gifted to him during the 2023 campaign.

According to Shettima, the individuals claimed the clothes had been spiritually manipulated and could lead to Tinubu’s death.

The Vice President made the revelation on Tuesday during the public presentation of the autobiography of former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, titled My Life of Duty and Allegiance in Abuja.

Narrating the incident, Shettima said the President completely dismissed the allegation and even decided to wear the outfits continuously for one week to prove he was not afraid.

“When I came back from China, where I had represented him at the Belt and Road Initiative Conference, he said: ‘Sit down. Your people came to me and said I should stop wearing those dresses you gave me. They said I must have been charmed, and that I am going to die and you will become the president,’” Shettima recounted.

According to him, Tinubu immediately pointed out that the accusation made no sense because at the time the clothes were given, Shettima himself was not even the vice-presidential candidate yet.

“Their story did not add up,” Tinubu reportedly told him.

Shettima said the President then intentionally wore the traditional attire for an entire week “to prove to them that he is not fetish.”

The Vice President used the story to lament what he described as growing suspicion and mistrust in Nigerian society and politics.

He compared the current atmosphere to the era of Gen. Gowon, recalling a story shared by the Sultan of Sokoto about how his family regularly sent gallons of fura to Gowon during his time in power — and Gowon accepted them without fear or suspicion.

“Suspicion smears our relationships, and it ought not to be. We are essentially one people tied to a common destiny,” Shettima said.

The Vice President also praised Gowon’s legacy, especially his role in establishing the National Youth Service Corps and promoting unity after the civil war.

He warned Nigerians against allowing ethnic and religious suspicion to divide the country further, saying leaders must focus on national unity rather than conspiracy and fear.

The revelation has already sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians debating the level of mistrust and political tension within the country’s power circles.

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