- Omokri defended his support for President Bola Tinubu
- Omokri expressed his respect for Atiku Abubakar
- He drew similarities between President Bola Tinubu and Atiku
Socio-political activist, Reno Omokri has defended his support for President Bola Tinubu in response to criticism from the media team of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Omokri emphasized Tinubu’s implementation of key reforms initially proposed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), such as fuel subsidy removal and Naira redesign.
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Omokri expressed his respect for Atiku and condemned the “unwarranted attacks” against him. In a statement, he said, “There is absolutely no reason for those around Waziri Atiku Abubakar to fight with someone who only has the utmost respect for the former Vice President and has never had an unkind word to say about him overtly or covertly.”
He clarified his political position and support for President Bola Tinubu, crediting it to the administration’s implementation of significant reforms initially proposed by the PDP.
He noted,”Yes, I support President Bola Tinubu and forcefully so because he is delivering the results we in the Peoples Democratic Party said we were going to achieve: fuel subsidy removal, Naira flotation, devolution of power, and loans to students.
“Our goal is Nigeria’s progress.”
Omokri argued that Nigeria’s progress should not be tied to political party affiliation.
“It does not matter if the cat is Black or White, as long as it catches mice, and it matters not if the party in power is APC or PDP, as long as it delivers progress for the Nigerian nation.”
Omokri while responding to attacks from the camp of Atiku Abubakar, drew similarities between President Bola Tinubu and Atiku, stating that both leaders share roots in the 1989 Social Democratic Party. He asserted that the two politicians have more in common than their current political affiliations might suggest.
Addressing concerns about his loyalty and integrity, Omokri affirmed his commitment to discretion and declared that he had never betrayed confidential information nor profited from it.
He expressed disappointment at the alleged hostility from Atiku’s camp, insisting that he has never spoken ill of the former Vice President or his inner circle.
“Nevertheless, I will not respond in kind.”
He concluded by reaffirming his decision to maintain his stance out of respect, not fear.
“I choose to suffer the insults hurled at me without any retaliation.
“I am only observing restraint out of respect, not out of cowardice.”
Omokri also noted his willingness to continue defending President Tinubu against political rivals.
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“As long as Obi takes on President Tinubu, I will tackle him,” the former aide concluded.
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