Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Benin City, Edo State, ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) political rally scheduled to hold at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium.
Shettima arrived in the state on Thursday, November 12, 2026, accompanied by key members of the APC leadership and the party’s Presidential Campaign Council.
As part of his engagements in the state, the Vice President is scheduled to pay a courtesy visit to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, at his palace before proceeding to the stadium for the rally.
The event is expected to attract APC leaders, elected officials, party supporters and other stakeholders from across Edo State and beyond.
A statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the
President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, confirmed Shettima’s arrival and outlined his engagements in Benin City.The statement described the Benin Palace as an important symbol of African civilisation, noting its historical significance and longstanding contributions to kingship, traditional institutions, art, diplomacy and cultural identity.
It further noted that the visit was intended to honour the Benin traditional institution, whose influence has endured through centuries of social and political changes.
The statement also highlighted Edo State’s political significance to the APC, pointing out that the state has produced two former national chairmen of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and Senator Adams Oshiomhole.
Shettima’s visit and participation in the rally form part of the APC’s political activities ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
