Peter Obi breaks silence after meeting with Tinubu at Vatican

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has cautioned against politicizing his recent visit to the Vatican for the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi clarified that his participation in the event was purely spiritual and consistent with his personal tradition of attending significant global and religious events.

Obi, who returned from the Holy See recently, noted that while he did not attend the Papal Audience an exclusive event for heads of state and diplomatic representatives what truly mattered was the spiritual essence of the Pope’s message, rather than the ceremonial activities.

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The former Anambra State governor pointed out the Pope’s call to fight poverty and promote a spirit of brotherhood beyond ethnic, political and religious divides, emphasising the moral responsibility of leaders to focus on genuine reform.

“I have just returned from the Vatican, and it was a deeply solemn and reflective visit. My participation in the inauguration ceremony was in line with my previous witnessing of inaugurations, swearing-ins, and official ceremonies across the world, this was no exception.

“Such occasions carry profound moral and spiritual significance. This was never a political event and should remain untouched by politics. Some moments are best reserved for quiet contemplation.

“The fight against corruption is the essential first step toward building societies where resources are directed to what truly matters education, healthcare, poverty alleviation, and infrastructure. These should be our major concern and the lasting message we carry home from the Vatican,” he wrote.