Trouble In Aso Rock?: 'The President Doesn't Have The Power To Remove An Elected Councilor Let Alone A Sitting Governor' — Vice President, Kashim Shettima.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasized that the President lacks the authority to remove elected officials, including councilors and governors.

Shettima drew from his experience as Governor of Borno State, recalling how President Jonathan attempted to remove him amid the Boko Haram crisis. However, then-Speaker Tambuwal and lawmakers intervened, pointing out that the President had no such right.

According to Shettima, the President's role is to provide security for the state, rather than interfere with elected officials. His comments appear to subtly critique President Tinubu's actions in Rivers State, highlighting concerns about potential overreach.