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| Shettima recalls pressure from Jonathan’s aides. |
Shettima says federal agents branded him “public enemy number one” with fake stories. He claims they blamed him for security lapses and the Chibok girls’ abduction.
Kashim Shettima became Borno governor in May 2011. He led the state during a fierce Boko Haram insurgency. He ordered state schools to move for safety. He also rebuilt roads and homes for displaced people.
Shettima says the plot began in 2014. Federal security chiefs urged the president to suspend him under emergency rule. They claimed he failed to protect Chibok students.
He says the plan would install a military boss in his place. That would sideline the elected government and weaken state rights. Shettima calls that a breach of the 1999 Constitution.
Ex-Pres. Jonathan attempted to remove me as Borno Gov - VP Shettima pic.twitter.com/LXF3fGsYqx
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Mohammed Bello Adoke, ex-AGF, told reporters the constitution barred such removal. He says emergency rule did not allow sack of elected governors. The courts would have struck down any move.
APC leaders warned Jonathan against the plan. They said Borno people would resist any military takeover .
Ahmed Gulak, special adviser to Jonathan, denied any removal plot. He said the president respected elected leaders. He called Shettima’s claim “unfounded” and “political mischief”.
Shettima counters that he has proof of memos and calls. He vows to publish details in his memoir. He urges Nigerians to judge his record on security gains.
Some analysts say Shettima may spin facts for political gain. Others note his clear track record in rebuilding war-torn areas. Both sides agree on one thing: the state saw fewer bombings under his watch.
APC leaders warned Jonathan against the plan. They said Borno people would resist any military takeover .
Ahmed Gulak, special adviser to Jonathan, denied any removal plot. He said the president respected elected leaders. He called Shettima’s claim “unfounded” and “political mischief”.
Shettima counters that he has proof of memos and calls. He vows to publish details in his memoir. He urges Nigerians to judge his record on security gains.
Some analysts say Shettima may spin facts for political gain. Others note his clear track record in rebuilding war-torn areas. Both sides agree on one thing: the state saw fewer bombings under his watch.