Presidency clarifies Shettima’s remarks on Senate leadership

The Presidency on Monday clarified Vice President Kashim Shettima’s remarks on the choice of senate president.

The former Borno State governor has come under criticism from the Northern Elders Forum and other individuals in the region after he canvassed support for the South in the race for the senate presidency.

Shettima had during a meeting with senators campaigning for the emergence of Godswill Akpabio and Barau Jibrin as senate leaders said the nation’s current political structure demanded the emergence of a southerner and a northerner for the National Assembly leadership to ensure justice and equity.