Oba of Lagos wasn't 'readily available' - Peter Obi on why he didn’t visit the traditional ruler

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has explained why he didn't visit the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu.

Speaking in an interview on Channels TV on Monday, February 13, he said he didn't visit Akiolu because the monarch was not “readily available”.

He also used the opportunity to dismiss the claims that he intentionally didn't visit the traditional ruler.

Obi also said claims that Akiolu refused to see him were “untrue”.

“The truth is that when we arrived, we wanted to do what we used to do — arrive, drive to the palace, and see the Oba.

“And we were told that he is not readily available and that we should apply and come at some other date. And that we intend to do because he remains a highly respected father to me and to the entire nation. There is no issue with that,” Obi said.

Obi took his campaign to Lagos over the weekend and visited several markets in the city to canvas for votes.

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