The Office of the Vice President has issued a stern rebuttal against what it describes as the “misrepresentation” of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent remarks about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, while also defending President Bola Tinubu’s controversial suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. 
In a press statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, the Vice President’s office clarified that Shettima’s comments at the book launch of “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) were historical references, not a critique of current affairs.
Shettima had reportedly alluded to attempts by the Jonathan administration to remove him as Borno State governor during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency. However, his office insists the remarks were taken out of context, emphasizing that the Vice President was merely acknowledging Adoke’s past role as Attorney General and stressing the importance of public officials documenting their stewardship. 
The statement reads in part.
“The Office of the Vice President has noted with concern the misrepresentation of Vice President Kashim Shettima remarks at the book launch of “OPL 245: The Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Oil Block” by Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN). Some media outlets have twisted his comments on former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration attempting to remove him as Borno State governor during the insurgency.
“- Vice President Kashim Shettima comments were historical references to events during the Jonathan administration, not commentary on current affairs.
“- His remarks were within the context of acknowledging the author’s past professional conduct as Attorney General of the Federation.
“- The Vice President’s speech focused on the importance of public officials documenting their stewardship and accountability in public service.
“- President Tinubu did not remove Governor Fubara from office; he suspended him as part of measures to restore peace and order in the state.
“- The suspension was constitutional and taken in response to the grave circumstances in Rivers State, including attacks on federal institutions and national assets.
“- The President’s actions were taken within the constitutional framework, and the National Assembly ratified the proclamation with an overwhelming bipartisan majority.
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