Shettima accuses Obi of ‘clout chasing’ over Flamingos, says he went ‘out of protocol’.
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By Adegboyega Adeleye Vice-President Kashim Shettima has accused Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi of “clout chasing” after the former Anambra governor said he was prevented from welcoming Nigeria’s victorious U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, at Abuja airport on Monday.
Shettima referred to the incident while campaigning for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday.
Obi said he had asked to greet the players when he saw them at the airport after their return from Morocco, where they won the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. the National Sports Commission(NSC) disputed aspects of his account, saying the request was not arranged in advance and that people claiming to be his protocol officers approached the team while it was being escorted to buses. While criticizing Obi’s political approach, Shettima said seeking the presidency required grassroots and stakeholder support, and described Obi’s airport appearance as an attempt to attract attention. “And you know, it is cheap to vie for the presidency of Nigeria, especially for those like my big friend Peter Obi, who think clout chasing like he went out of protocol to welcome our young victorious Flamingos, the female footballers and teams.
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