Former Labour party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi was reportedly denied entry to a funeral in Rome, sparking reactions over his absence at former President Muhammadu Buhari’s burial.
Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, in London and was laid to rest in Daura, Katsina, on July 15, with top dignitaries in attendance.
According to X user Sarki, Obi was turned away in Rome and missed Buhari’s funeral.
“Peter Obi travelled all the way to Rome for a burial he wasn’t even invited to and was reportedly denied entry at the gate”, He tweeted.
Check out reactions that have followed below….
Adebayo Owolabi emphasized, “Peter Obi is the salt of political discourse and its lifeline; without him, the entire conversation becomes dull and bitter”.
Ude Eze noted, “If Peter Obi had attended that burial, a different narrative would have still been circulated.ike who invited him and so on”.
Adesanyan Jubril stated, “2027 election go dey interesting.One spanner lost for pitobi in the north”.
Umar Ibrahim remarked, “E be like say this man make sense here.Make this one no affect ADC”.
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