‘Someone Who Called Tinubu A Drug Baron’ – Reno Omokri’s Ambassadorial Nomination Tears Senate Apart
Reno Omokri's nomination as ambassador by President Tinubu has ignited a major crisis within the Nigerian Senate. The appointment, championed by Senate President Akpabio as a reward, faces fierce opposition due to Omokri's past critical remarks against Tinubu, including labeling him a "drug baron." Senator Ngwu is leading efforts to block the confirmation, arguing Omokri is unfit to represent Nigeria. The internal conflict escalated, leading to the temporary shutdown of the Senate's internal communication platform, and causing Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to demand for it be reopened. Despite the uproar, the Senate is scheduled to proceed with the screening of all nominees, while questions also arise over the appointee's conflicting stance to publicly declare he would never work under President Tinubu's administration.
