In a blistering public rebuke, Paul Ibe, a prominent political figure, has launched a scathing attack on Reno Omokri, branding him a “classic case study in psychological projection” and a “master of treachery.” In a statement dripping with disdain, Ibe accuses Omokri of embodying the very flaws he attributes to others, painting him as an opportunistic figure whose loyalty shifts like quicksand.
Ibe’s critique, delivered with razor-sharp precision, challenges Omokri’s credibility, likening its mention in the same breath as Omokri to an “oxymoron banned by logic and language.” He questions Omokri’s claims of loyalty, pointing to what he describes as relentless attacks on Peter Obi, a former ally, suggesting they stem from ego rather than principle. Ibe further mocks Omokri’s self-proclaimed pastoral status, comparing him to Simon the Sorcerer and accusing him of hypocrisy in preaching morality while allegedly juggling conflicting political allegiances.
The statement escalates with a provocative challenge: Ibe calls on Omokri to address discrepancies surrounding President Bola A. Tinubu’s educational records and to support demands for the release of Tinubu’s alleged U.S. drug-related records. “Atenu like you flip opinions faster than a wind-tossed leaflet,” Ibe quips, dismissing Omokri as “expendable” and “utterly irrelevant” despite his loud presence.
This fiery exchange underscores the deep divisions and personal rivalries shaping Nigeria’s political landscape, with Ibe positioning Omokri as a symbol of opportunism in a high-stakes game of credibility and loyalty. As the dust settles, stakeholders are left to ponder whether Omokri will respond—or if his silence will speak louder than Ibe’s words.
Mr. Paul Ibe is a social commentator and Spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar GCON