The picture of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party shaking hands at the signing of a peace agreement by candidates in the Saturday presidential election has gone viral on social media.
The National Peace Committee, headed by former Nigerian leader General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), organized the signing of the peace accord at the International Conference Center in Abuja.
At the signing of the peace agreement were Yakubu Gowon and Mathew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic bishop of the Sokoto Diocese.
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress (AAC), among others, were candidates in attendance at the event.
On the other hand, the photo of the LP candidate shaking hands warmly with his APC rival sparked debate on social media as many Nigerians questioned what the candidates were up to at the time.
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Minister wrote: ‘I can see despiration on one of the guys face because he knows age is on his side. The other is enjoying his time and organic love the people have for him.’
NnamdiN wrote: ‘Pre independence and post independence.’
Israelmao wrote: ‘Emilokan staring at Obi saying in his mind,This is small but mighty man is one that has been giving me many sleepless nights.’
Shikini wrote: ‘Peter Obi is looking so presidential. The difference is clear as crystal.’
Mayortm wrote: “Tinubu is already congratulating Obi for winning the presidential race.”
Jamace wrote: “Tinubu is shocked at the progress of Peter Obi in winning the hearts of Nigerians within a short time. I can read Tinubu’s mind lamenting that Peter Obi is going to ruin his long time ambition. Peter Obi is the man to beat in 2023 presidential election.”
Adeyemiaremu wrote: “This is politics…. They are contestants, aspirants not enemies. They both want same thing but let the best man win.”
Chujsaluta wrote: “One of them will be the president God willing. It must come south.”