Vice President Shettima Pays Homage To Ewi Of Ado-Ekiti Ahead Of APC Mega Rally

Vice President Shettima Pays Homage to Ewi of Ado-Ekiti Ahead of APC Mega Rally Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, ahead of a major campaign rally organised by the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in the Ekiti State capital.

The visit formed part of the Vice President’s itinerary for the final mobilisation push in support of Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the forthcoming governorship election in Ekiti State. Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was received at the Ewi’s palace in Ado-Ekiti amid traditional honours, cultural displays, and a high-level delegation of APC leaders. During the visit, the Vice President expressed appreciation for the role of traditional rulers in maintaining peace, unity, and stability across the state. He described the traditional institution as a vital partner in governance and community development. Shettima also used the occasion to reiterate the Federal Government’s commitment to development under the Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that cooperation between traditional institutions and government remains essential for progress at both state and national levels. He reportedly appealed for continued peace and support for ongoing development efforts in Ekiti State, noting that stability is critical for sustaining infrastructure growth and social programmes. The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti welcomed the Vice President and his entourage, offering royal blessings and reaffirming the palace’s commitment to peace and development in the state. The monarch emphasized the importance of collaboration between political leaders and traditional rulers in fostering harmony and ensuring the wellbeing of citizens. The courtesy visit came ahead of a large APC rally expected to attract party supporters, stakeholders, and government officials from across the South-West region. Political observers view the engagement as part of broader efforts by the APC to consolidate support in Ekiti ahead of the upcoming governorship election, where Governor Oyebanji is seeking re-election. The Vice President’s visit also reinforced the APC’s ongoing Renewed Hope Agenda campaign messaging, which highlights economic reform, infrastructure development, and improved governance as key priorities of the Tinubu administration. As political activities intensify in Ekiti State, attention will remain on how traditional endorsements and stakeholder engagement shape voter sentiment ahead of the election. For now, Shettima’s palace visit underscores the continued importance of cultural diplomacy in Nigerian politics, especially during high-stakes electoral periods.