President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Has Done Far Better Than Peter Obi Would’ve Done – Reno Omokri Declares

Renowned political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stirred national discourse with his bold declaration that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outperformed what Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, could have achieved if elected. Omokri made this assertion during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, citing key economic reforms and international recognition of Tinubu’s leadership.

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Took the Bolder Step

Reno Omokri commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking decisive action on the controversial fuel subsidy, a subject that dominated political conversations in the lead-up to the 2023 presidential election. According to Omokri, while Peter Obi had also promised to remove the subsidy if elected, Tinubu went a step further by implementing it on his first day in office—demonstrating a level of boldness and political will he believes Obi might not have displayed.

“Peter Obi was being clever by half,” Omokri said. “He condemned Tinubu’s decision but had earlier told Nigerians on the same platform that he would remove subsidy immediately if elected. So, what did Tinubu do wrong by doing exactly that?”

Omokri argued that the decision—despite initial hardships—was in the nation’s best interest, and the reaction from both local and international stakeholders, including financial institutions, had vindicated the President’s action.

Global Financial Institutions Endorse Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Reforms

Highlighting the international response, Omokri pointed to the support from global financial agencies like the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), both of which praised Tinubu’s economic reforms. While acknowledging that some critics might dismiss these institutions as “neocolonialists,” Omokri emphasized that the endorsements from Moody’s and Fitch Ratings carried significant weight.

“Fitch, the world’s most respected credit rating agency, upgraded Nigeria to a stable B-positive,” Omokri noted. “This was directly linked to Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold reforms—subsidy removal and the floatation of the naira. Moody’s followed suit. These upgrades are indicators that Nigeria is heading in the right direction under President Tinubu.”

According to Omokri, such international endorsements reflect real progress and contradict the narrative that Tinubu’s reforms have been detrimental. He insists that these agencies would not hand out positive ratings without clear signs of improvement and stability.

Debt Reduction and Improved State Allocations

Omokri further defended Tinubu’s administration by pointing out the significant reduction in Nigeria’s national debt under his leadership. He claimed that Tinubu inherited a debt profile of $108 billion and has successfully reduced it to $94 billion, a drop of $14 billion.

“This isn’t just federal; even states have seen debt reduction,” Omokri said. “The reason? Increased federal allocations. Some states now get two to three times more than they did under the previous administration—thanks to the subsidy removal.”

Omokri asserted that such results were not theoretical but could be measured in fiscal gains and improved governance at the sub-national level. In his view, these economic markers clearly show that Tinubu’s policies are yielding tangible results across the federation.

Peter Obi’s Track Record Questioned

In a stinging critique, Omokri questioned Peter Obi’s record as the former governor of Anambra State. He claimed that Obi was the only governor in Anambra over the last 26 years who oversaw an increase in poverty levels during his tenure, unlike his predecessors and successors.

“Peter Obi increased poverty in Anambra State,” he alleged. “So, he doesn’t have the moral authority to talk about economic management. The others before and after him didn’t do that.”

Omokri suggested that Obi’s criticisms of Tinubu’s policies are misplaced and based on political expediency rather than genuine economic insight. He urged Nigerians to evaluate Obi’s performance against his rhetoric and draw their own conclusions.

“Support Bola Ahmed Tinubu For Nigeria’s Sake” – Omokri Urges

Concluding his remarks, Reno Omokri made a passionate appeal to Nigerians, urging them to rally behind President Tinubu in the national interest. He maintained that whether one supported Tinubu politically or not, the results of his policies deserved unified backing.

“I think it’s wrong for anybody not to support him because Nigeria is our goal,” he stated. “We may have political differences, but when a leader takes steps that are working, the patriotic thing is to support him.”

Responding to criticisms that the subsidy removal lacked palliative measures, Omokri dismissed such claims by citing long-term economic benefits. He argued that unlike previous leaders who promised sacrifice for a better future that never came, Tinubu’s reforms are already producing measurable results.

Meanwhile, Peter Obi has continued to oppose the abrupt removal of the subsidy, arguing that the masses were not adequately cushioned from the economic shocks. He insisted that, had he been in power, his approach would have been more inclusive and better planned.

Nonetheless, Omokri’s comparison between both men has reignited debates around leadership competence, economic policy, and national unity in the post-election era. Whether Nigerians agree or disagree, one thing is clear: the Tinubu vs. Obi conversation is far from over.