Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has undertaken a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria. According to his statement on X, the Labour Party leader used the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year to "take Nigeria’s situation to God," praying for unity, peace, and the emergence of selfless, competent leaders to guide the country through its challenges.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi embarked on a pilgrimage to Rome, seeking divine intervention for Nigeria's crises.
- He stated the purpose was to pray for national unity, peace, and responsible leadership.
- Obi and his wife visited the four major Papal Basilicas, passing through their Holy Doors.
- They met with Cardinal James Harvey and were received in a private audience by Pope Leo XIV.
- The politician called on Nigerians to remain steadfast despite political and economic hardships.
- He emphasized that faith calls for action, not fatalism, urging citizen responsibility.
- Obi's spiritual journey was framed within the Catholic Church's 2025 Jubilee Year.
Sources: Channels Television, X/@PeterObi
