Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, has expressed strong doubts about the effectiveness of a new coalition formed by opposition political parties for the upcoming presidential election in January 2027. He believes that the coalition is unlikely to succeed because key figures, like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor Peter Obi, are too focused on their own ambitions and egos to compromise. Omokri stated that neither Atiku nor Obi would be willing to step back for the other, leading to inevitable conflict within the coalition. He predicts that while discussions may happen, the main leaders will likely avoid difficult decisions about who should be the presidential candidate. He also confidently predicts that the current President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027, citing his growing support among governors and improvements in Nigeria's economy and security under his administration. Omokri argues that Tinubu's past challenges during the last election were tougher than what he will face now, suggesting that his chances of winning are strong. Additionally, Omokri defended Tinubu against allegations of a criminal record in the U.S., asserting that there are no such records against him. He explained that past inquiries related to Tinubu did not show any criminal activity and urged the media to verify this information independently. Omokri emphasized that having records with the FBI does not imply criminality and criticized those who demand the release of Tinubu's records without being transparent about their own. In summary, Omokri believes the opposition coalition is doomed to fail due to personal ambitions, while predicting a successful re-election for President Tinubu, whom he defends against past allegations.
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