Reno Omokri
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By MOHAMMED SALIHU

Reno Omokri is a political attack dog – not the kind that guards principles or ideology, but the type that barks and wags its tail depending on who’s holding the leash. A man of obscure relevance but grand delusions, Reno desperately craves the illusion of fame, prowling the internet like a philosopher-turned-petty gossip columnist. He has built a career on tearing down genuine patriots like Olusegun Obasanjo, Muhammadu Buhari, Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Nasir El-Rufai – men who, whether you agree with them or not, have left their mark on Nigeria. Reno, on the other hand, has left only a digital footprint of contradictions, sycophancy, and shameless opportunism.

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He is a man so dedicated to political bootlicking that he has insulted entire ethnic groups just to impress his latest benefactors. Once, he hurled abuses at the Igbo to gain favor with the Hausa-Fulani; another time, he belittled them for the  Yorubas,  while posing as an intellectual. But his masterpiece of hypocrisy was his relentless campaign against Bola Tinubu’s presidency—screaming about his alleged drug past and unworthiness—only to appear a year later in Aso Rock, grinning ear-to-ear while posing for pictures with the same man. The irony? He posted these photos himself, as if expecting applause for his own betrayal of logic.

Of course, Reno is no stranger to slander and deceit. This is the same man who once impersonated a fictional character named Wendell Simlin, trying to link former CBN Governor Lamido Sanusi to Boko Haram. It was a scandal so ridiculous that even Nollywood scriptwriters would have rejected it as too far-fetched. And yet, Reno, in his infinite mediocrity, thought it was genius. Meanwhile, an American woman once accused him of impersonation and identity theft—because apparently, his talents extend beyond political flip-flopping into outright fraud.

For all his online bravado, Reno’s cowardice is legendary. When confronted about his deceitful ways, he retreats faster than a rabbit spotting a hawk. I once called him out on his hypocrisy, and rather than defend his so-called “principles,” he sent me a private message whining, “Mohammed, I think our exchange is not healthy. Try to stick to issues and avoid attacking me. I honestly have no pleasure in talking about things that should remain private.” Ah, the great fearless Reno, reduced to a meek plea for civility when the tables turn!

For someone who postures as a fearless commentator, Reno is comically allergic to confrontation. When genuinely called out, he recoils like a snail poked with a stick.

Ah, the irony! The man who makes a living hurling insults at others suddenly finds discomfort when the mirror is turned towards him. His courage, like his principles, is conveniently selective.

Reno Omokri is the perpetual, self-appointed presidential campaign consultant – the kind who has never been part of any winning presidential election in Nigeria or anywhere else. Yet, like a desperate salesman peddling a defective product, he positions himself as a “strategic advisor” to those with blind ambition, only to help them crash spectacularly while collecting his cut along the way. A political parasite, he thrives on attaching himself to presidential hopefuls, not because he has any real value to offer, but because he longs to be seen in the corridors of power. His obsession with presidents is almost comical—always scheming, always posturing, but never truly relevant. Despite his relentless quest to be in the presence of power, Reno lacks both the foresight and the character to offer any meaningful political support. His only real expertise? Conning desperate politicians into believing he is useful, when in reality, he is nothing more than a political drifter, forever hopping from one failed campaign to another.

Reno Omokri’s political track record reads like a guidebook on how to always pick the losing side. In 2015, he fiercely backed Goodluck Jonathan—Jonathan lost. In 2019, he threw his weight behind Atiku Abubakar—Atiku lost. In 2023, he doubled down on Atiku again—Atiku lost, again. Now, in his usual opportunistic fashion, Reno has suddenly switched sides, desperately aligning himself with the current administration, despite previously branding Bola Tinubu as unfit for leadership. This embarrassing pattern exposes both his poor judgement and his shameless opportunism – Reno is not a kingmaker, nor a strategist; he is simply a man who chases after political relevance but has never had the foresight to align with a winning team. If losing were an Olympic sport, Reno Omokri would be a gold medalist. Now, rumour has it that the Nigeria Police have declared him wanted for his inciting articles, which could trigger ethnic violence. Citizens have been advised to report his whereabouts. But there’s no need for a manhunt – just follow the scent of betrayal, hypocrisy, and political opportunism. That trail will always lead you to one place: Reno Omokri, the man who is never here, never there, and never worth taking seriously.

Reno Omokri

A man of no fixed ideology, no verifiable profession, and no discernible backbone, Reno is the human embodiment of a political chameleon—except less strategic and more chaotic. He has, at different points, been a self-appointed voice for the Nigerian youth, an “activist” against bad governance, and a Twitter philosopher dropping fortune-cookie wisdom with the confidence of a sage who has just read his first self-help book. However, his real talent lies in his ability to pander: he once launched vicious attacks on the Igbo to impress the Hausa-Fulani elite, then turned around to do the same to the Yoruba when it seemed politically expedient. In essence, he is neither here nor there – just a man forever in transit, lost between his wallet and his next political hustle.

At the end of the day, Reno Omokri is not a patriot, not a professional, not even a reliable political mercenary. He is simply a man with WiFi and a thesaurus, desperately trying to stay relevant by switching sides so often that even he has lost track of his own stance. If political inconsistency were a sport, Reno would be its undisputed champion. But since it isn’t, he remains what he has always been—an unserious man playing a serious game, willing to throw even his own dignity under the bus if it means securing a seat at the table, no matter how wobbly the chair.

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