How Vatican security blocked Seyi Tinubu from meeting with Pope Leo XIV in viral video

Details have emerged of how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first son, Seyi, was prevented from joining a meeting with the new Catholic Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV.

 

The Holy Father had invited President Tinubu to his inauguration, which took place yesterday, Sunday, May 18, 2025 and Nigeria’s First Son was among those on his father’s entourage, reports News Express.

 

President Tinubu was among world leader’s granted audience by PopeLeo after the Inauguration Mass at the Vatican.

 

Dressed in a black suit like his father, Seyi attempted to catch up with the president, but the official blocked him.

 

In a viral video of the event, Seyi was seen walking towards his father’s direction when a plain cloth security official blocked and redirected him calmly.

 

He was, thus, unable to join his father as the Nigerian Leader exchanged pleasantries with the Supreme Pontiff.

 

•Photo Caption: Footage of the moment Vatican security operative blocked Seyi Tinubu from meeting with Pope Leo XIV