From CHARLES ONYEKWERE
Youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has rejected the ambassadorial nomination of a former presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri, by President Bola Tinubu.
Ohanaeze said if Nigeria’s security agencies clear Omokri to represent the country, it implies that his allegations of a drug-related issue involving Tinubu were substantiated.
The group in a statement issued Monday by its National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, noted that to represent Nigeria in a diplomatic capacity, one must be an individual whose words and statements are credible and factual.
It noted that Omokri representing Nigeria as a diplomat would mean a strong endorsement, institutionalisation and approval of his statements about President Tinubu.
“The presidency should know that clearing Omokri implies and confirms the perception of Nigerians that the Tinubu administration lacks integrity and credibility.
“His criticism of the Nigerian government and certain politicians seems to be motivated by personal political gain rather than a commitment to strengthen democracy in Nigeria,” the statement said.
