“He once stood with me as my running mate, partner, and brother in the struggle to build a better Nigeria. He knows that we won the election. He may view me differently today, and I respect his right to hold his opinions and convictions. However, he also knows that I will never permit political differences to erase the bond of brotherhood between us. I will always speak of Datti with respect.

He said his support for Tinubu was a deliberate political decision after Nigerians gave the former Lagos State governor the mandate in 2023.

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised.

Fayemi reiterated his support for the removal of fuel subsidy, saying he had advocated the policy for years, including during his tenure as chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum.

Okonkwo asked why Obi would not support Makinde’s presidential ambition if he genuinely believed the governor was qualified for the presidency.