President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo shared a rare moment of unity during Ghanaian President John Mahama's inauguration in Accra. Tinubu emphasized African solidarity and self-reliance while addressing the event, even as past tensions linger over Obasanjo's criticisms of Tinubu's economic policies and Nigeria’s governance challenges.
President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo made headlines as they briefly reunited during the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama in Accra. The two leaders exchanged greetings at the high-profile event, which symbolized a moment of regional solidarity. Tinubu, speaking at the ceremony, underscored the importance of African nations resolving internal conflicts through dialogue and prioritizing self-reliant economic growth.
He praised Ghana for its leadership and expressed pride in the continent's shared achievements. This public interaction comes amid ongoing tensions between the two Nigerian leaders. Obasanjo has been openly critical of Tinubu’s administration, particularly its handling of subsidy removal and economic reforms, which he has described as poorly executed.