Fayemi: How I persuaded Obi to greet Tinubu at Vatican ceremony

Promptnewsonline | 23-05-2026 01:46am |

Former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi has shared insights into his role in facilitating a handshake between Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and President Bola Tinubu during the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. In an interview on Edmund Obilo’s YouTube program, Fayemi explained that he encouraged Obi to extend greetings to Tinubu, emphasizing the importance of unity and cordial relations among political leaders. This interaction took place amidst significant political dynamics in Nigeria, highlighting the potential for reconciliation and dialogue among key figures.

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