Nigeria, Sept. 17 -- Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged politicians in Kwara State to reconcile their differences following political contests, citing President Bola Tinubu's decision to forgive northern governors who opposed his presidential bid in the 2023 election.

Shettima made the call on Wednesday in Ilorin while speaking at the turbanning of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari.

Speaking against the backdrop of political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, the Vice President urged politicians to regard political contests as temporary and avoid allowing disagreements arising from them to become permanent divisions.

"I call on a...