Nigeria's stability, more important than your pocket, Shettima tells lawmakers-elect

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has advised the lawmakers-elect to consider the stability of the nation over that of thei

There have been reports of “dollar rain,” as some aspirants had gone on a dollar spending spree to woo lawmakers for their votes.

On Saturday, Shettima pleaded with his colleagues to put the stability of the country above every other interest. He said, “To my colleagues who will depart from this chamber, I address you not as colleagues left behind but as experienced lawmakers who have become an integral part of my history. We have shared many things in common and standing shoulder to shoulder in times of adversity. We have fought relentlessly for the betterment of our dear country.

“To my incoming colleagues, I will leave you with a paradox. The stability of this nation is superior to the stability of our pockets. On Tuesday, let us vote wisely. Let us vote for the Nigerian nation. “The stability of our country is better than the stability of our pockets. Let us vote wisely on Tuesday.”All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.

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