The controversial report suggested that Obi, who once served as a director at Fidelity Bank, sought Tinubu’s assistance over alleged financial improprieties tied to the institution.

However, Obi refuted any such meeting, asserting that he has not had any private engagement with the president since he took office.

“The only time I have had any contact with President Tinubu since he assumed office was during the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

“I greeted him briefly, as a matter of protocol and respect. That was it,” Obi said.

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He also addressed the allegations regarding his ties to Fidelity Bank: “I do not own Fidelity Bank. Yes, I served as a director in three financial institutions during my career, including Fidelity, but the bank has over half a million shareholders, none of whom holds a majority stake.”

Obi accused unnamed political actors of spreading disinformation to damage his credibility.

“These people don’t care how many innocent Nigerians they hurt in the process. Their goal is to cause confusion, attack reputations, and spread falsehoods just to score cheap political points,” he warned.