Obasanjo Didn’t Visit First Lady Remi Tinubu

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By Abiola Olawale

Contrary to some reports, information emerging on Wednesday suggest that former President Olusegun Obasanjo did not visit the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja or at home.

This is as an Award-winning fashion designer, Mrs Abba Folawiyo, who spoke with the press, clarified that the former President met the first lady by coincidence at Eko Hotel on Monday.

Folawiyo who claimed to be at the Eko Hotel on Monday said it was she who informed Obasanjo that the First Lady was in the vicinity.

According to her, Obasanjo after learning about Tinubu’s presence honoured the First Lady by seeing her at the venue.

She added that they both talked about the situation in the country and sent a message to President Bola Tinubu, through the First Lady, Mrs Remi Tinubu.

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