post shared on social media It is believed to show Nigerian Labor Party leader Peter Obi meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
President Peter Obi Attends Global Finance Pact Summit in France!
vivid imagination 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/FrMo6dMRlF
— Imran U Wakilii (PULLO) 👑 (@IU_Wakilii) June 27, 2023
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At a recent summit in Lithuania, President Macron announced to NATO allies that France would send long-range missiles to Ukraine to support efforts to push back Russian aggression. Guardian report.Macron reportedly hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to France al jazeera.
A Twitter post alleged that Obi met with Macron during the summit. The post included a photo of the two hugging each other.
“President Peter Obi attended the Global Financial Pact Summit in France!” the caption read.
That claim is inaccurate.is not credible reporting It suggests that Obi attended this event. The image will be changed.of original photo You can see it in the Nigeria Tribune news report covering the event. Pictured is Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinub meeting with Mr Macron.Tinub also posted an unretouched photo of himself on his verified account twitter account In a meeting with Mr Macron.
This evening I attended a state dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, France, and had a wonderful time with other heads of state and other important dignitaries. Both President Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron were polite and warm and made the event very enjoyable. pic.twitter.com/lTHTZfTIMC
— Bora Ahmed Tinub (@officialABAT) June 22, 2023
Obi ran for president in Nigeria and lost. Obi disputed claims in the election results that there was widespread voter fraud. Obi says he will prove election fraud, CNN Reported in March 2023. (Related: Is a viral video showing Nova Kakhovka Dam exploding?)
This isn’t the first time false information has been shared online. Check Your Fact recently debunked claims that the judge in charge of Trump’s federal court case was present at his rally.
