During the installation mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican City on Sunday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu shared a jovial interaction with Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State.
The three distinguished Nigerian politicians encountered one another at the significant event, which attracted global leaders, dignitaries, and Papal knights from various countries.
As per a statement from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Fayemi was the first to notice President Tinubu among the other world leaders and encouraged Obi to join him in greeting the Nigerian President.
Obi, who is a devoted Catholic and a Papal knight like Fayemi, consented and accompanied him.
Upon reaching Tinubu, Fayemi initiated the conversation by stating:“Mr. President, welcome to our church, and thank you for honouring the Pope with your presence.”
In a humorous response, Tinubu replied: “I should be the one welcoming you and Peter. I’m the head of the Nigerian Delegation.”
The comment drew laughter from all three, with Obi responding, “Yes, indeed. We are members of your delegation.”
