By Chibuike Nwabuko
When I stumbled upon Reno Omokri’s latest tirade titled “A Man Who Did Not Build a Single School Is Complaining About JAMB Score,” what came to mind was the age-old quote: “Whom the gods want to destroy, they first make mad.” Frankly, it’s time we asked if Reno has skipped his meds again—or if this is just another publicity stunt by a man desperate to stay relevant.
Once a presidential aide, now a professional globe-trotter, Reno has traded nation-building for Instagram clout. From tourist site to tourist site, Omokri parades himself while contributing zilch to Nigeria’s development. His so-called activism is often a blend of noise, controversy, and narcissism. Case in point: even wildlife seems fed up—he was recently chased by an elephant, perhaps fed up with his endless selfies and vacuous rants.
Unlike Omokri, whose online presence is more about posturing than policy, Peter Obi—the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate—has been walking the talk. Obi has visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country, providing vital aid and advocating for better resettlement strategies. His donation of N50 million to flood victims in Maiduguri is just one example of many tangible efforts to uplift suffering Nigerians.
In contrast, what has Reno built? What initiative has he launched? What job has he created? The answer is painfully clear: none. Instead, he takes to social media, throwing stones at those actually making a difference.
Reno’s past doesn’t help his case either. During his time as Special Assistant on New Media to former President Goodluck Jonathan, he mismanaged digital narratives, embarrassed the administration with botched Twitter polls, and even circulated a forged document linking a top official to terrorism—a stunt that contributed to his eventual demotion in 2015.
Meanwhile, Peter Obi continues to embody leadership through action—not hashtags. While Reno debates from a café in London or hangs off cliffs in South America, Obi stands with displaced Nigerians, listens to their pain, and works toward their rehabilitation.
This is not just a clash of personalities—it’s a contrast of principles. It is high time Reno Omokri stopped undermining real leaders in a bid for attention. Nigeria needs builders, not banter merchants. If he truly cares about his country, he must ditch the drama and start contributing meaningfully to national progress.
Until then, we’ll keep asking: Reno, what exactly have you done for Nigeria lately—besides tweet?
Comrade Clement Nwabuko, an Economist, Political Analyst and Public Affairs Commentator writes in from Abuja.
