Summary
At Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass in Rome, Nigerian political rivals Peter Obi and President Bola Tinubu were seen sharing a light-hearted moment, despite their fierce rivalry following Tinubu’s victory over Obi in the contentious 2023 presidential election. Their encounter, which included jokes about being part of the Nigerian delegation, was viewed positively by some politicians, suggesting it might help ease political tensions. As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, speculation arises about a potential coalition between Obi’s Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party to challenge Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid.
