By Adesina Soyooye
In a rare act, Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, has poured praises on Peter Obi and wished God’s blessings upon the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
Omokri also lauded Obi for his positive contributions towards Nigeria’s democracy.
Omokri said all that and more in his congratulatory message to Obi on his (Obi’s) 65th Birthday, Sunday, July 19.
He described Obi as a politician who has helped strengthen democratic participation in Nigeria.
His words: “Here is wishing Mr Peter Obi a happy birthday on his 65th birthday, today, Sunday, July 19, 2026.
May God bless you with long life in good health.
“My family and I celebrate with you even as we thank God for His blessings bestowed on you. We rejoice with you when you rejoice, and recognise your contributions towards enlivening participatory democracy.
“Scripture says, ‘Iron sharpens iron’, and you embody that. By being active in the political process, you have helped sharpen your followers, making them more conscious and engaged in the democratic life of Nigeria. For that, you have my admiration.
“And as this day only comes once in a year, it is perhaps the aptest desire of mind that the rest of your days shall be the best of your days, and that the Creator continues to increase you in wisdom as you increase in years.
“With malice toward none, with charity for all, I say once again, happy birthday, sir, and may this day put you in a good way, such that you say at the end of the day that you had a hey day! Best regards.”
Omokri, a former admirer of Obi, who had praised him to high heavens, suddenly turned 360 degrees against him, criticising, everything and anything Obi.
Ironically, he, same way, turned around to become number one supporter and defender of now President Bola Tinubu, a man he has called all kinds of derogatory names.
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