A political firestorm has erupted after former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode (FFK) mocked Labour Party’s Peter Obi over his recent visit to Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration, claiming the opposition leader was initially denied access before President Bola Tinubu intervened. In a now-viral tweet from his verified @realFFK account, the controversial APC chieftain alleged Obi was “beautifully bounced” at the Vatican gates until Nigeria’s sitting president “put in a word,” after which he was allegedly restricted to greeting Tinubu rather than approaching the new pontiff directly.
Key Claims from FFK’s Tweet:
- Obi faced access hurdles during the papal inauguration event
- Tinubu’s personal intervention reportedly facilitated entry
- Final access allegedly limited to presidential delegation area
- Subtle jab: “Obidients take note: only go where you’re accepted”
Why This Matters:
🔥 Political Tension: Escalates ongoing APC-LP rivalry
🌍 Diplomatic Optics: Questions protocol for Nigerian opposition figures abroad
📱 Social Media War: FFK’s tweet has sparked 15K+ quote-retweets
Unanswered Questions:
- Vatican’s official position on access protocols
- Obi camp’s response to the allegations
- Tinubu’s role in the alleged intervention
