Reno Omokri has always been one of Nigeria’s most outspoken political voices — controversial, articulate, and unafraid to ruffle feathers. Once a loyal aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan and a fierce defender of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Omokri is now carving a new and somewhat surprising political identity.
In recent months, Omokri has emerged as one of the loudest defenders of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the same man he once attacked with passion during the 2023 election cycle. His transformation has left observers wondering what drives his shifting allegiances — conviction, strategy, or sheer political pragmatism.
And in the center of this storm stands one man Omokri cannot seem to let go of: Peter Obi.
From PDP’s Voice to Tinubu’s Surprising Ally
Before the 2023 elections, Reno Omokri was one of the most consistent critics of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Tinubu. His social media pages were filled with blistering attacks on the party’s policies and corruption record.
But as Tinubu’s administration settled into power, Omokri’s tone began to shift. He started acknowledging Tinubu’s “bold reforms,” applauding the president’s foreign engagements, and defending controversial policies such as fuel subsidy removal and the exchange rate unification.
In several viral posts and interviews, Omokri praised Tinubu as a “pragmatic leader who is finally doing what previous governments lacked the courage to do.” He even went further to describe Tinubu’s performance as “far more strategic than many give him credit for.”
The once-diehard PDP loyalist now often sounds more like an APC advocate — drawing applause from Tinubu’s supporters and derision from those who once saw him as an opposition voice.
Peter Obi: The Constant Target
If Omokri’s embrace of Tinubu surprised many, his relentless criticism of Peter Obi has become his signature move. No week passes without Omokri posting new attacks on Obi’s integrity, political ideas, or his Obidient movement.
He has repeatedly accused Obi of being “a social media illusion,” claiming that the former Anambra governor’s economic prescriptions are “simplistic” and “unsuited for Nigeria’s complex realities.”
To Obi’s supporters, Omokri’s criticisms are driven by bitterness — the residue of a PDP loyalist still blaming Obi for splitting the opposition vote in 2023 and making Tinubu’s victory easier. But to Omokri, it’s about what he calls “truth-telling,” an attempt to, as he puts it, “free Nigerians from the deception of personality cults.”
However, the irony remains striking: the same Omokri who once blasted Tinubu for alleged corruption and dictatorial tendencies now praises him while attacking Obi — the man most Nigerians associate with accountability and clean governance.
Obidients vs Omokri: A Never-Ending War
On social media, Reno Omokri’s name and Peter Obi’s are almost inseparable.
Each time Omokri mentions Obi, Obidients swarm his comment sections with rebuttals, screenshots, and old video clips of Omokri contradicting himself.
The exchanges often get heated, descending into verbal firefights that trend for hours. Yet, Omokri seems to thrive on the controversy. For him, each clash is visibility — proof that he still commands attention in Nigeria’s crowded political space.
Analysts suggest that Omokri’s fixation on Obi isn’t merely ideological; it’s also a survival strategy in the influencer economy of politics, where engagement equals relevance.
Political Realignment or Opportunism?
Reno Omokri’s evolution from PDP spokesman to Tinubu sympathizer raises a deeper question about Nigeria’s political landscape — one where ideology is fluid, and loyalty shifts with convenience.
For years, Omokri branded himself as a conscience of the opposition, an advocate of good governance and accountability. Now, his praises for Tinubu and his constant attacks on Obi seem to signal a pragmatic repositioning — aligning with power rather than principle.
Whether this shift is driven by conviction or calculation remains a matter of debate. What is clear, however, is that Omokri has found renewed relevance by inserting himself into the Obi-Tinubu political polarity.
The Headache That Won’t Go Away
Despite Omokri’s newfound admiration for Tinubu, Peter Obi remains his political obsession — the shadow he cannot escape. Every attack on Obi draws massive reactions; every defense of Tinubu reignites public scrutiny of his motives.
In trying to diminish Obi, Omokri inadvertently amplifies him.
The Obidient movement remains unshaken — vibrant, vocal, and still convinced that Obi represents the political future Omokri and the old establishment cannot comprehend.
And so, the story continues: Reno Omokri, the once-PDP man now Tinubu’s defender, remains locked in a perpetual duel with Peter Obi — the man who became his most enduring political headache.
Conclusion
Nigeria’s political landscape thrives on contradictions, and Reno Omokri embodies that reality perfectly. Once the voice of opposition, now a surprising supporter of the ruling APC, he stands as a symbol of the nation’s shifting loyalties.
Yet through all his transformations, one thing remains constant — his fixation on Peter Obi. For Omokri, Obi is more than a rival; he’s the mirror that reflects his political contradictions.
And until Nigeria’s political balance tilts again, Peter Obi will remain the headache Reno Omokri just can’t shake off.
Omokri’s Shifting Stance
1. Omokri on Tinubu (October 2025):
“Say what you will, President Tinubu has shown courage where others only talked. His economic policies may hurt now, but they are the bitter medicine Nigeria needs to heal.”
2. Omokri on Peter Obi (September 2025):
“Peter Obi runs a movement built on emotion, not economics. Governance requires hard data, not hashtags.”
3. Omokri on PDP’s 2023 loss:
“Let’s face it — Peter Obi’s exit from PDP handed APC the presidency. If he truly wanted change, he should have stayed and fought within the system.”
4. Political analysts’ view:
Dr. Kola Alade, a political communication expert, notes:
“Omokri’s shift reflects a larger trend of political fluidity in Nigeria. Ideological consistency has given way to strategic positioning — aligning with whoever holds power.”
5. Public Reactions:
Social media users remain divided.
While some applaud Omokri’s “realism,” others accuse him of “political double-speak.”
A trending comment from X user @RealChuksObidient reads:
“Reno’s problem isn’t Peter Obi — it’s that Obi reminds him of what integrity in politics looks like.”
