Fayemi reportedly sighted President Tinubu, where he sat with other leaders and asked Obi to follow him to pay homage to the Nigerian leader.
President Bola Tinubu, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi met in Rome on Sunday during the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV. Fayemi, a Papal knight, reportedly approached Tinubu and invited Obi to join him in greeting the President. Upon reaching him, Fayemi said, “Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”
President Tinubu responded with a smile, saying, “I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the Head of the Nigerian Delegation.” His remark drew laughter from Obi, who replied, “Yes, indeed. We are members of your delegation.” The light-hearted exchange between the political figures drew attention at the event, highlighting a rare moment of camaraderie. Obi and Fayemi, both staunch Catholics, attended the mass as Papal knights.
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