I told him not to run: Reno Omokri opens up about his political position

In response to a comment, Reno Omokri defends his democratic right to support Waziri Atiku Abubakar and reject Peter Obi, emphasizing that differing political preferences do not make him or anyone else evil or good.

Reno further explained that he privately told Peter Obi that his candidacy might weaken the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and accidentally benefit the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the elections.

He also stated the educational qualifications of the major presidential candidates, saying that Peter Obi’s second-class degree in Philosophy places him below others like Atiku with a Master’s in International Relations and Tinubu with a BSc in Accounting.

He commends Tinubu and Atiku

Reno praised Atiku for leading the National Economic Council to clear foreign debts and achieve a consistent 7% GDP growth rate.

He commended Tinubu’s contributions as Governor of Lagos, including infrastructure development, revenue generation, and mentoring future leaders.

On the other hand, Reno criticized Peter Obi for pointing to a brewery as his flagship achievement, which has been reported as a loss-making enterprise.

He saved the equivalent of $50 million of Anambra state money

While acknowledging Obi’s investment in existing schools, Reno points out that he did not construct any new schools during his tenure.

Reno also brought up an issue concerning a conflict of interest, alleging that Peter Obi saved around $50 million of Anambra state money in banks where he had personal interests, including Fidelity Bank, which he once chaired.

He claims that this money would have earned substantial yearly profits for Obi, and questions his financial gains during his time as Governor.

Reaction: Ara agbala reno

Some Netizens supported him while some disagreed, Here are some of the comments:

@EhuleTheGreat: I love the way you reply nowadays.

@EBoxinc37467: Ara agbala reno….. I am very sure that reno will still sing for peter obi when he reclaims his mandate

@itzawoto: You nor get shame, sef, omor obi never mention your rotten name for once online oo yet u nor 1 let am rest

@ItsOladeni: Make we no lie, this is truth. Peter Obi is the least qualified.

@Usuph16: Bros, your reply is topnotch. Anybody that says bad words to you, he/she doesn’t appreciate knowledge. And another thing I like from your responses and articles, you back them with facts. I appreciate you Bros…

@UdezeZiggy: Reno u are working for ur selfish interest that’s all i know. U never meant well for the poor Nigerians who re crying for change. Infact u contributed to what Nigerians re facing today but in all this, we give Glory to God.

Dear Joseph,

Thank you for your feedback.

I supported Waziri Atiku Abubakar and rejected Peter Obi, which is my democratic choice. It does not make me evil. And supporting Peter Obi does not make you good.

I had cause to tell Peter privately, both verbally and in writing,… pic.twitter.com/wN8S2HZT8o
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) July 23, 2023

Don’t pressure Tinubu over fuel price: ‘Yoruba’ Reno urges Nigerians

In another story, popular social media influencer Reno Omokri urged Nigerians not to pressurize President Tinubu over the hike in fuel prices. He clearly stated that the President has no control over the price of petroleum products since the subsidy has been removed.

He stated that the burden of fuel price management should now rest on the shoulders of industry stakeholders, particularly the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), who are better positioned to deal with the dynamics of the petroleum market effectively.

Reno Omokri explained that Nigerians should rather mount pressure on the President on the minimum wage as he stated that the current minimum wage of ₦30,000 is grossly inadequate when compared to the current cost of living in Nigeria.