- Reno Omokri, a socio-political commentator and former presidential aide, denies allegations of financial motivation in his public support for President Tinubu’s administration.
- Omokri, known for his critical criticism of opposition figures, particularly Labour Party’s Peter Obi, addressed these allegations during an appearance on Channels Television.
Socio-political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has dismissed allegations that he receives financial backing for publicly supporting President Bola Tinubu and his administration. According to Omokri, his support stems purely from patriotism and a commitment to truth, not personal gain.
Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television on Wednesday, Omokri addressed growing speculation that his vocal endorsement of Tinubu’s policies especially his criticisms of opposition figures like Labour Party’s Peter Obi may be influenced by financial incentives from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He responded to these claims by pointing out his past efforts to advocate for Nigeria, even when he held no political office or received compensation.
“So who was paying me between 2025 and 2023 when I was traveling on matters concerning Nigeria?” he asked rhetorically.
Omokri emphasized that his actions are driven by national interest. “Why would anyone give me money? I’m doing this not just for the love I have for Tinubu, but the love I have for Nigeria,” he said.
To further prove his point, Omokri described a recent personal initiative he undertook to counter misinformation about the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. He explained that he traveled to Lagos at his own expense, despite not residing there, and funded a fact-finding mission himself.
“Right now, I’m in Lagos and I don’t live here. I came to Lagos because people have spread wrong information about the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. I bought a ticket with my own money, then I came and gathered journalists. I also gathered members of the public, ordinary Nigerians. I bought a drone with my own money to verify that indeed the 30-kilometer highway is complete,” he explained.
Omokri’s remarks come amid ongoing debates around political loyalty, transparency, and the authenticity of public figures’ advocacy in Nigeria’s political space.