In a bold and candid revelation that’s stirring conversations across Nigeria’s political landscape, former presidential aide Reno Omokri has publicly declared that he does not like Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra State. Watch And Win
According to Omokri, his past support for Obi was not borne out of personal admiration or ideological alignment. Instead, it was a strategic move aimed solely at protecting the political legacy of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“I don’t like Peter Obi,” Reno Omokri confessed. “The only reason I supported his nomination as vice-presidential candidate in 2019 was to help safeguard Jonathan’s legacy.”
This surprising admission sheds light on the behind-the-scenes political maneuvering that shaped Nigeria’s 2019 general elections. At the time, Peter Obi was selected as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) platform. The choice was widely praised as a strategic attempt to tap into Obi’s reputation for prudence and development-focused governance in the Southeast.
However, Omokri now makes it clear that his role in “packaging” Peter Obi wasn’t out of loyalty to the man himself, but rather to protect the achievements and image of President Jonathan, who left office in 2015 amidst a wave of opposition criticisms and political realignment.
Reno Omokri has long been known for his outspoken views, often championing the causes of the PDP and defending former President Jonathan’s administration. His frankness adds a new dimension to the conversation around alliances and motives within Nigeria’s political elite.
With the political atmosphere still tense following the controversial 2023 elections, comments like these only serve to deepen existing divides and raise questions about the authenticity of political endorsements.
Unsurprisingly, Omokri’s statement has ignited a firestorm on social media. Supporters of Peter Obi have criticized Omokri for what they see as petty political bitterness, while others applaud him for what they perceive as his honesty and strategic thinking.
Whatever one’s stance, this revelation offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Nigeria’s political chessboard is often shaped—not by personal admiration, but by broader calculations of legacy, loyalty, and long-term influence.
Omokri’s blunt disclosure serves as a reminder that in politics, alliances are often temporary, and motives are not always what they seem. As Nigeria continues to grapple with its political identity, the voices of insiders like Reno Omokri will remain influential—whether you agree with them or not.
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