Reno Omokri Advises Tinubu on How to Handle Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement

On Tuesday, former presidential aide Reno Omokri advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a strategic approach to addressing criticism from Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, and his growing base of supporters, known as the Obidient Movement.

According to Omokri, Tinubu’s administration should not dwell on the negativity expressed by Peter Obi and his followers. Instead, the government should emphasize and publicize its developmental successes and national projects to counter criticism with positive action.

In a post shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Omokri stated that the most effective way to deal with Obi and the Obidients is to flood the public space with evidence of positive achievements rather than engage in negative rhetoric.

He remarked:

“The best strategy for the Tinubu-led government in managing Peter Obi and his supporters is to counter their negativity with an overwhelming display of positivity. During my recent stay in Nigeria, I observed a surge in development activities across key cities like Abuja and Lagos.”

Omokri highlighted that massive infrastructural efforts are underway, including the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, which commenced from both Lagos and Calabar simultaneously. He also mentioned the Ilela-Sokoto-Badagry Expressway as being in progress and emphasized the reconstruction of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway as part of the administration’s ongoing initiatives.

He continued:

“Development is visibly ongoing nationwide. This progress should be projected vigorously through every communication channel—television, radio, newspapers, and social media platforms. When critics claim Nigeria is like a zoo, let the government zoom in on the facts.”

Omokri criticized Obidient supporters for praising foreign leaders like Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, who, according to him, has achieved less than a Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chairman in Lagos.

He noted:

“These same Obidients who sing praises for Traoré fail to acknowledge achievements at home. For instance, the Third Mainland Bridge alone is valued at nearly half of Burkina Faso’s entire GDP. Yet, they have nothing commendable to say about Nigeria. Perhaps they should consider relocating to Burkina Faso.”