Vice President Kashim Shettima's son, Kashim Shettima Jr., made a notable appearance on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the City Boy Movement Lagos Chapter inauguration, where he delivered a speech implicitly endorsing President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027. The event, held indoors against an All Progressives Congress (APC) party backdrop, marked the official unveiling of the movement's Lagos State Executive Committee (EXCO).
City Boy Movement Inaugurates Lagos EXCO
The City Boy Movement, an APC-aligned youth organization, inaugurated its Lagos State EXCO with Shettima Jr. serving as co-patron. In his address, he framed the movement as a vehicle for national development and a better future for the next generation. 'This movement is for every single one of us, and this movement is to make this country greater, is to make this country more comfortable,' he told the audience. 'The country that we all dream of having, and all dream of having our children living in.'
Shettima Jr. Delivers Speech of Continuity
Without mentioning President Bola Tinubu directly, Shettima Jr.'s remarks carried clear undertones of support for the administration's continuity. He urged attendees to sustain their energy going into the next political cycle. 'I would like to further encourage everybody to keep up putting the effort that we are putting in, and always know that we can always do more,' he said. 'So let's keep on working on the City Boy Movement, and by grace of God, we will be victorious at the end of the journey.'
The appearance of the Vice President's son at a political rally underscored the APC's early mobilization strategy for the 2027 general elections. The City Boy Movement has positioned itself as a grassroots outfit to galvanize youth support for the party's continued rule.
Mixed Reactions Greet the Rally Online
Footage of Shettima Jr.'s speech circulated widely on social media, sparking a range of responses from Nigerians on Instagram. User @mr_fash_f commented: 'Everybody just de fix him pikin for limelight hustle oo for this life ?' Meanwhile, @texas__101 wrote: 'Together it is done #2027 history we be made. At this moment Continuity stands for All Progressive Congress across the State to remain focused because united we stand not to divide @officialasiwajubat #WeMove ?? #movement'
Another user, @bigtbaba, observed: 'Na so so inauguration dem Dey do for APC?' And @booda_akanniii said: 'See level of preparedness of APC for election and there is Obi in one corner eating corn for traffic with Randy Peter and Mama Pee If you no prepare, you go fail'
The comments reflect a divided public opinion, with some questioning the timing and frequency of APC inaugurations, while others praised the movement's organization and focus on continuity. The rally comes as the APC intensifies its groundwork ahead of the 2027 elections, with the City Boy Movement emerging as a key platform for youth engagement.
In a related development, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently made headlines for his remarks on xenophobic violence in South Africa. Addressing the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Sierra Leone on July 20, 2026, Shettima challenged South Africa to remember the contributions of African nations, including Nigeria, to its liberation struggles. He noted that Nigerian students had money taken from their scholarship allowances to bankroll anti-apartheid movements across Southern Africa, pushing for a united West African response to attacks on African migrants.
