Photo Of Peter Obi And Bola Tinubu Shaking Hands Goes Viral

A photo of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, and Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), shaking hands at a recent peace accord event has gone viral on social media. The event was organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promote peaceful elections in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 general elections.

The photo, which has been widely shared on various social media platforms, shows the two politicians smiling and shaking hands, putting aside their political differences for the sake of promoting peaceful elections in the country.

The gesture of the two presidential candidates has been praised by many Nigerians, who see it as a sign of political maturity and a step towards a peaceful election. In recent times, political campaigns in Nigeria have been characterized by violence and acrimony, and the handshake between Obi and Tinubu offers a glimmer of hope for a more peaceful election.

Reacting to the viral photo, a supporter of Peter Obi, described the handshake as a sign of maturity in the Nigerian political space. He noted that the two politicians are from different parties with different ideologies, but their willingness to shake hands and work towards peaceful elections is a good example for others to follow.

Similarly, the supporter for Tinubu, said that the handshake was a symbolic gesture of the desire for peaceful elections. He noted that Tinubu is committed to peaceful elections and has always called on his supporters to avoid violence.

The peace accord event was attended by several political parties and candidates, who all signed a pledge to promote peaceful and non-violent elections. The event was organized in partnership with civil society organizations and international partners.

The 2023 presidential election is expected to be highly contested, with several candidates vying for the top job. The two main parties, the APC and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), are expected to field strong candidates, with the likes of Atiku Abubakar, Goodluck Jonathan, and Muhammadu Buhari expected to be in the race.

In the meantime, the handshake between Obi and Tinubu is a positive development that has been welcomed by many Nigerians. It is a reminder that politics should not be a do-or-die affair, and that politicians should always put the interest of the country first. The hope is that this will be a sign of good things to come, and that the 2023 elections will be peaceful and free of violence.