Vice-President Kashim Shettima recently addressed false rumors suggesting he was plotting against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shortly after they took office in 2023. Speaking at the launch of General Yakubu Gowon's autobiography, Shettima revealed that some individuals attempted to sow distrust by alleging he planned to kill Tinubu to take over power. He recounted how President Tinubu confronted him about these claims, which the President dismissed as baseless political gossip, stating that they did not align with their established relationship. Shettima emphasized the need for unity among Nigerians, urging them to reject divisive politics and focus on mutual trust. He also highlighted a viral video of him submitting Tinubu's nomination and expression of interest forms to the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, marking the formal start of Tinubu's re-election campaign. Shettima's remarks serve as a reminder of the importance of national cohesion in the face of political discord.