Reno Omokri has positioned himself as a modern-day Adaka Boro, sprouting petals for the rest of Nigeria while brandishing thorns toward the Igbo people in the South East. Historically, Ndigbo have often found themselves at odds with other components of Nigeria. Omokri epitomizes this divide, demonstrating an alarming readiness to undermine the Igbo’s aspirations, particularly the possibility of Peter Obi or any Igbo individual ascending to the presidency.
This pattern of using ethnic minorities, like the Itsekiri or Ijaw, as a tool to fragment the South with the Yoruba’s support, all to benefit Northern interests, is not new. Isaac Adaka Boro, an Ijaw hero, was once deployed to incite his people against the Igbo, thereby fostering the separation of the so-called Niger-Delta from the former Eastern Region. Tragically, the very Northern leaders who manipulated Boro eventually disposed of him under mysterious circumstances.
Today, Reno Omokri is seemingly a puppet in a similar play, now directed at Peter Obi—the rightful winner of the 2023 presidential election, thwarted by a corrupt judiciary and a compromised INEC. One wonders what fate awaits Omokri once his utility to his Northern patrons expires, especially with the brewing plans for the 2027 election and the potential imposition of El Rufai. Omokri, like Boro, might find himself discarded and humiliated.
Despite this, a beacon of hope persists in the form of well-meaning Nigerians across all 36 states who steadfastly support Peter Obi. Adversity may arise from various quarters, but unwavering faith and resilience assure eventual triumph. Labels like “Obidient” or “Biafraud” are inconsequential to those of us firmly advocating for an Igbo presidency. The spirit of Alaigbo remains indomitable, poised to overcome all detractors and adversaries.
It’s essential to acknowledge the deeply ingrained animosity between the Ijaw, Yoruba, and Igbo-Biafra (Ndigbo). The hypocrisy is glaring: while the rest of Nigeria seemingly loathes the Igbo, there is an inexplicable resistance to allowing Ndigbo either autonomy or peace within the nation. The ultimate irony lies in the fierce opposition to an Igbo presidency or the realization of a homogenous Igbo nation-state.
The day Ndigbo unites unequivocally in the pursuit of an independent, monolinguistic Igbo nation, that is the day their long-sought freedom will be achieved. Until then, the struggle continues, buoyed by the unwavering spirit and determination of those who dream of a future where an Igbo presidency is not just a possibility but a reality.
