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JUST IN: “I’m the Head of the Nigerian Delegation” – Tinubu Tells Peter Obi in Rome

President Bola Tinubu told the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Sunday that he is the head of Nigeria’s delegation to the Vatican.

The remark was made during the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV, where Tinubu, Peter Obi and former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi met each other.

According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Fayemi spotted President Tinubu seated among world leaders and urged Obi to join him in greeting the Nigerian leader. Obi agreed and followed.

As they approached Tinubu, the statement quoted Fayemi to have said:
“Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”

“I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the Head of the Nigerian Delegation,” Tinubu replied.

To this, Obi responded in agreement:
“Yes, indeed. We are members of your delegation.”

The statement also noted that both Obi and Fayemi are committed Catholics and hold the Papal Knighthood.

14 Comments

  1. Was
    he the president afraid of Peter obi
    Journey mercy to them all when our people are dieing in Jos and madugri north east and Benue state Enugu state because of bandit my president is busy chasing crowds

  2. Humility is the is strongest trait of this man called Peter obi,and that’s why I listen when he speaks.

  3. No he is just trying to make a joke,he is not afraid.just know politicians are politicians, they know each other my brother,Obi turn will surely come take it or leave it

  4. But the statement doesn’t reflect on Obi alone why mentioned Obi directly while Mr president also involved Fayemi. Peter Obi is big threat to opposition parties

  5. That’s church not politics nor campaign. And, besides no one is dragging being the head with you

  6. Nigeria has no Government talk more of President, secure your life don’t give your life or hopefully on any politicians

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