FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi kneel before President Tinubu during Pope Leo XIV's inauguration?

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 Did Obi Kneel before Tinubu? ‎FACT-CHECK: Did Peter Obi Kneel Before President Tinubu at the Inauguration of Pope Leo XIV? Claim: A viral image circulating on social media, particularly on Facebook, purports to show Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, kneeling before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration at the Vatican. The image shows President Tinubu seated while Peter Obi appears to kneel before him. The accompanying caption reads: “His cohorts in journey of column won’t see this, am quite sure Peter Obi traveled to Rome purposely to have the attention of Mr President… oya let the Obimumu debunk it… God is the ultimate, PBAT was God-ordained… won o ti ri NKANKAN.” The post triggered a wave of online reactions, with users questioning the integrity of political actors and alleging that personal ambition has trumped public service. Context: Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American prelate, was recently elected as Pope Leo XIV follow...
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"The Nigerian Delegation is led by me." In Rome, Tinubu informs Peter Obi

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 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.



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