Reno Omokri, former presidential aide, has cautioned northern Nigerians against supporting Peter Obi for president, warning that it could lead to marginalization similar to what befell Northern Cameroon after the resignation of Ahmadou Ahidjo in 1982.
In a post on X, Omokri said the Hausa and Fulani have become the most marginalized ethnic groups in Cameroon under President Paul Biya, who, according to him, reneged on promises made to Ahidjo.
He warned that supporting Obi and the coalition he represents could result in a similar fate for northern Nigeria.
“But in Nigeria, Mutanen Arewa has a Southern friend they can rely on, in President Bola Tinubu,” Omokri said.
He described Tinubu as a man of loyalty and integrity, recalling how the president supported Muhammadu Buhari’s successful bid for the presidency after three failed attempts.
“General Buhari had tried thrice without Asiwaju Tinubu and failed each time. But in 2015, Jagaban stood with him. And that fidelity made the difference that led to victory,” he said.
Omokri questioned Obi’s record on issues affecting the north, including his alleged silence on the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
“Today, millions of innocent Nigerian citizens will be forced to observe the infamous Monday sit-at-home in the southeast. Has this same Peter Obi ever condemned IPOB or their sit-at-home?” he asked.
Omokri also criticized Obi’s choice of campaign coordinators during the 2023 election, noting that in Sokoto, considered Nigeria’s most Islamic state, Obi named a Christian, Ifeanyi Ezeagu, as coordinator.
He said Obi also named one John Ezeigbe as campaign coordinator for Lagos.
Reno omokri is a complete idiot. He speaks like an idiots always.
In saner climes,this man will be picked up by security forces.has Reno talked about the marginalisation and killings happening in Benue and Delta by Hausa /Fulani herdsmen.Reno us not just an idiot but a dangerous madman.The kind that pursue one into an incoming traffic.This is how Ruwanda genocide started.stigmatising a tribe of people.Are we ready to kill the ibos again?.
This man really lacked words.He doesn’t know what to criticise on. Rather he is singing his old women’s tale