Reno Omokri Slams Peter Obi: “Curses Don’t Work, If They Did, They’d Have Hit You Already”

Reno Omokri, former presidential aide and outspoken supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has strongly criticised Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi following Obi’s recent comments on Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.

Obi had taken to X (formerly Twitter) to question the state of the nation, asking: “Is Nigeria cursed or are we the curse?” The post highlighted his concerns over escalating kidnappings, including attacks on schoolchildren across the country.

Responding sharply, Omokri rejected the notion that Nigeria is cursed. He accused Obi of promoting superstition and questioned why a former presidential candidate would describe the country so negatively.

In his response, Omokri wrote:

“Nigeria is not cursed, as Peter Obi claims! Dear Peter Obi, Nigeria is not cursed. How can you even say that? This is 2025. Emancipate your mind from superstition.”

Omokri further argued that curses do not shape national events, reminding Obi of the backlash he received during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State. “If curses worked, all the curses piled on you by the people of Anambra for the eight years that you misgoverned them would have succeeded,” Omokri added.

He also revisited past criticisms of Obi, claiming that he prioritised breweries and personal financial interests over building public schools.

Tying insecurity to political stances, Omokri accused Obi of enabling violence by defending Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), whose recent conviction has stirred controversy. He warned that supporting groups accused of violent acts only worsens the country’s security challenges.

Omokri recalled Obi’s condemnation of attacks on soldiers in Abia State, juxtaposing it with his prior statements declaring that IPOB members are “not terrorists.” Omokri questioned Obi’s consistency, urging him to “look in the mirror” to understand the roots of Nigeria’s insecurity.

Omokri concluded that Nigeria’s recent security problems stem from “double standards” among leaders, implying that some public figures contribute to the nation’s instability through selective support for violent groups.