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Reno don run out of ideas........

With the way everybody is giving too much relevance to this northern votes, it's sounding like the only contribution of the north to our Commonwealth is their votes. This is ridiculous if I must say.

NOTICE TO ALL WELL MEANING NIGERIANS WITH THE NEED FOR A PEACEFUL COUNTRY !!!!!!!

Can Nigerians collectively write to Elon Musk to halt Reno Omokri's "X" account ?

How many petitions is needed please ?

This is a matter of urgency !!!!

Only few initiated people understand with the mention of Ahmadu Bello the emotions that Reno is trying so hard to wimp.

Whats reno saying?

Peter Obi’s absence at General Muhammadu Buhari’s funeral in Daura should not be misinterpreted as a slight to the North or a display of disrespect. In reality, attending a funeral—even one of a former president—is not a constitutional or political obligation, but a matter of personal discretion.

Many prominent Nigerian leaders, including former presidents, have skipped high-profile funerals in the past without such actions being politicized. For instance, President Muhammadu Buhari himself failed to attend the funeral of former President Shehu Shagari and several other notable figures during his tenure, often sending representatives instead. Similarly, Olusegun Obasanjo did not attend President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s funeral, yet this did not spark widespread condemnation.

In contrast, Peter Obi was in Ilorin attending the 2nd Annual Colloquium in honor of Professor Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, where he made a public call for national inclusion and regional equity—a topic central to his political vision. This was not a leisurely outing or a celebration, but a thoughtful engagement on national development and political reform. Choosing to attend a policy forum over a symbolic funeral is not a sign of insensitivity, but a reflection of his values: action over performance, and dialogue over optics.

Moreover, it must be said that Buhari’s legacy remains deeply polarizing. While some revere him, many Nigerians—especially the youth—remember his tenure for widespread insecurity, rising poverty, suppression of dissent, economic hardship, and ethnic divisions. For Peter Obi, a politician who has built his reputation on reform, transparency, and progressive ideals, attending Buhari’s funeral could have sent confusing signals to his supporters and the public. Leaders must be cautious about the company they keep, even in death, as appearances can contradict their core messages.

It is also important to note that Peter Obi has never shown contempt or disregard for the North. His selection of a respected Northerner, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, as his running mate, along with his consistent outreach and engagement with Northern communities, prove that his commitment to unity goes beyond gestures—it is built into his politics. He has visited the North repeatedly, engaged in constructive dialogue, and maintained respect for its people and culture. His absence from a funeral should not erase years of bridge-building.

Furthermore, the comparison of Buhari to Ahmadu Bello, as suggested by Reno Omokri, is flawed. Ahmadu Bello is remembered for developmental leadership, inclusion, and vision. Buhari’s legacy, however, is mired in allegations of nepotism, mismanagement, and human rights abuses. It is disingenuous to expect leaders to honor both with the same reverence.

The North, and indeed Nigerians at large, are politically mature and can distinguish between tokenism and principled leadership. It would be unwise to assume that a funeral appearance determines loyalty to a region. The North remembers actions, not just optics—and Peter Obi’s actions consistently reflect his vision of a united, just, and progressive Nigeria.

In sum, Obi’s decision not to attend Buhari’s funeral was a conscious, strategic, and principled choice, not a sign of indifference. His commitment to national unity, inclusion, and responsible leadership remains evident in his public conduct. Leadership must be measured by consistency of values—not just presence at ceremonies.

Lastly I say this.

A True Leader Will Walk The Right Path Even If He Walks Alone. Obi has made A bold statement.

panafreports:
He is working hard to ensure Tinubu wins his re-election. Obi knows what he's doing...
Is a game..
Only the political deep thinkers can unravel his strategy.
Do not ne surprised when he cross to APC before 2031

Is that the same game Obi played in 2023 with 100% votes from five SE states for ebilokan indirectly, after Wike kicked the politically naive talkative out of PDP?

jameshankss:
Arguing that Obi’s presidential bid would only work in favour of Tinubu, Soludo said, “Indeed, if I were Asiwaju Tinubu, I would even give Peter Obi money as someone heading one of the departments of his campaign, because Obi is making Tinubu’s pathway to victory much easier by indirectly pulling down PDP.”

Obi, according to Soludo, would only deplete the votes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and pave the path for an APC victory.

He stated, “The current fleeting frenzy, if not checked, will cost Ndigbo dearly for years. The South-east has the lowest number of votes of any region, but it is also the only region where the presidential race might be a four-way race (it is a two-way race in the other five regions) thereby, ensuring that our votes won’t count in the making of the next president of Nigeria.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2022/11/15/soludo-i-wont-succumb-to-bullies-obi-knows-he-cant-win/

This Reno is a clown, so you didn’t see the humanitarian aid he has been given to the north’s. So he must attend to the burial. How about other stakeholders that didn’t go to the burial

ufotunang:
..Wike , akpabio, sanwo olu, osibanjo , Obasanjo , Jonathan and even Reno omokiri did not attend...why only peter obi he is criticizing

The people you mentioned are not chief mourners, everyone knows Obi goes to every burials and mourn every victims. So why missing Buhari's burial being a chief mourner? 😂

Even Reno self no get rest of mind for ÒBÍ matter from OBI will never be president of Nigeria to OBI will never see votes from northern states because he didn't attend Buhari burial as if Reno omokiri himself is there?

Baba you get time ooo.

PO had sent a condolence message and that's fine.

WriterX:
Whats reno saying?

Peter Obi’s absence at General Muhammadu Buhari’s funeral in Daura should not be misinterpreted as a slight to the North or a display of disrespect. In reality, attending a funeral—even one of a former president—is not a constitutional or political obligation, but a matter of personal discretion.

Many prominent Nigerian leaders, including former presidents, have skipped high-profile funerals in the past without such actions being politicized. For instance, President Muhammadu Buhari himself failed to attend the funeral of former President Shehu Shagari and several other notable figures during his tenure, often sending representatives instead. Similarly, Olusegun Obasanjo did not attend President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s funeral, yet this did not spark widespread condemnation.

In contrast, Peter Obi was in Ilorin attending the 2nd Annual Colloquium in honor of Professor Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia, where he made a public call for national inclusion and regional equity—a topic central to his political vision. This was not a leisurely outing or a celebration, but a thoughtful engagement on national development and political reform. Choosing to attend a policy forum over a symbolic funeral is not a sign of insensitivity, but a reflection of his values: action over performance, and dialogue over optics.

Moreover, it must be said that Buhari’s legacy remains deeply polarizing. While some revere him, many Nigerians—especially the youth—remember his tenure for widespread insecurity, rising poverty, suppression of dissent, economic hardship, and ethnic divisions. For Peter Obi, a politician who has built his reputation on reform, transparency, and progressive ideals, attending Buhari’s funeral could have sent confusing signals to his supporters and the public. Leaders must be cautious about the company they keep, even in death, as appearances can contradict their core messages.

It is also important to note that Peter Obi has never shown contempt or disregard for the North. His selection of a respected Northerner, Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, as his running mate, along with his consistent outreach and engagement with Northern communities, prove that his commitment to unity goes beyond gestures—it is built into his politics. He has visited the North repeatedly, engaged in constructive dialogue, and maintained respect for its people and culture. His absence from a funeral should not erase years of bridge-building.

Furthermore, the comparison of Buhari to Ahmadu Bello, as suggested by Reno Omokri, is flawed. Ahmadu Bello is remembered for developmental leadership, inclusion, and vision. Buhari’s legacy, however, is mired in allegations of nepotism, mismanagement, and human rights abuses. It is disingenuous to expect leaders to honor both with the same reverence.

The North, and indeed Nigerians at large, are politically mature and can distinguish between tokenism and principled leadership. It would be unwise to assume that a funeral appearance determines loyalty to a region. The North remembers actions, not just optics—and Peter Obi’s actions consistently reflect his vision of a united, just, and progressive Nigeria.

In sum, Obi’s decision not to attend Buhari’s funeral was a conscious, strategic, and principled choice, not a sign of indifference. His commitment to national unity, inclusion, and responsible leadership remains evident in his public conduct. Leadership must be measured by consistency of values—not just presence at ceremonies.

Lastly I say this.

A True Leader Will Walk The Right Path Even If He Walks Alone. Obi has made A bold statement.

Lets b sincere , Obi ffk up for not attending buhari's burial

Because buhari is more important than millions of northerners suffering under the yoke of bad governance.

No be your fault sha.

Na because you see say the average national IQ is 72.

They are just looking for any little thing obi does to malign him.

Evil people.

It is like the case of what the pharisees were trying to do to Jesus Christ by attempting to trap him in his words and actions.

Ibehchizzy:
if he had attended you will say obi is desperate
Obi dey give una nightmares 24/7
Abeg go soak ur usual garri go sleep

dat excuse is flimsy, obi ffkked up for not attending

Zionmdde:
Lol
These people never disappoint
Always going tribal at every given opportunity
They keep crying, Obi kust be giving them nightmares

Oya let's make them.happy
Because obi didn't attend Buhari's burial, the northerners will vote tinubu massively irrespective of the suffering and pains tinubu's government have unleashed on them

Case settled

Make them vote Tinubu na!
Hand go meet everyone in second tenure.
Obi self wan help una.
Una find out wether the man nor well?

Is it Taliban-dressed Rotimi Amaechi that would get 12Million Northern Buhari votes

TimeManager:
I wonder what happened to him to have failed to show up at the burial even though he is in the country, his team are doing a really bad job.
This is a man that has literally made the North his second home immediately after the 2023 elections, going from one state to another donating boreholes and breaking Ramadan fast in mosques. He was literally begging to visit Benue after herdsmen attacks but for the Governor who refused him. He was in ilorin last week where he was advocating that the coalition zone its ticket to the south. he was also in Jos this past Thursday where he visited some Islamic clerics who wore him an Hausa attire.. After all, he has taken it as a past time to be paying condolences to victims of attacks and the bereaved without giving a hoot about what people say about him. Why then did he fail to attend this crucial burial that seems to be at the very top of it all?.


-Kiss the truth!

Weree they friends or associates for Obi to suddenly show up at his funeral. Pls you guys should rest.

Bayo Onanuga , tinubu's spokesman has written a scathing article on buhari.

Reno did not see that one.

Any average northerner with a brain would know that tinubu does not like buhari one bit.
And for good reason to be honest.

Arranging state burial for late president buhari is what any president would have done. It's performative and very obvious.
Even atiku or obi would have done it if there were in tinubu's shoes.

The average northerner should be more concerned with how has tinubu improved their living standard.

Giving buhari state burial is not an achievement.

LagosOrigin:
If Peter Obi attended the burial, this nonentities will say he went there for eye service .

I like the way Obi keep ignoring Reno and his senseless rants

Which none entity. The North is already using it as a campaign point against Peter Obi.

raddyworld:
2027, Only GOD CAN REMOVE TINUBU. Look at what he did in 2023 and came out strong do you expect him to give it up easily?
He doesn't need whole North but needs some northern elite to do few work.
You will understand that rigging is superior than voting in 2027.
SEBI IT IS STILL SAME INEC POCKET BY HIM.
ABI RIVERS PEOPLE VOTE TINUBU BEFORE He WON?

you are very correct with your analysis but a determined rugged opposition can uproot him,it will just need fire for fire

Northerners are suffering more from the hardship induced by APC governments of Buhari and Tinubu.
Reno Omokri is still mocking the northerners here as if northerners are all ethnic bigots.

LagosOrigin:
If Peter Obi attended the burial, this nonentities will say he went there for eye service .

I like the way Obi keep ignoring Reno and his senseless rants

How will he attend burial of someone who died since 2017?

Why is Reno himself not there?

Agbaya

TimeManager:
I wonder what happened to him to have failed to show up at the burial even though he is in the country, his team are doing a really bad job.
This is a man that has literally made the North his second home immediately after the 2023 elections, going from one state to another donating boreholes and breaking Ramadan fast in mosques. He was literally begging to visit Benue after herdsmen attacks but for the Governor who refused him. He was in ilorin last week where he was advocating that the coalition zone its ticket to the south. he was also in Jos this past Thursday where he visited some Islamic clerics who wore him an Hausa attire.. After all, he has taken it as a past time to be paying condolences to victims of attacks and the bereaved without giving a hoot about what people say about him. Why then did he fail to attend this crucial burial that seems to be at the very top of it all?.


-Kiss the truth!

How is late Buhari's burial crucial??

[quote author=MaziObinnaokija post=136117133] Papa OSELOKA ALAGULU OF AGULU LAND nor go cos there's NO FOOD to SERVE[/quote. Your sense still dey load na 3% e dey..

surgical:
you are very correct with your analysis but a determined rugged opposition can uproot him,it will just need fire for fire

FIRE FOR FIRE WITH SITTING PRESIDENT?
and to think of it.. a smart politician, that will always find a way around. ...
Two things won't let us ideology work
1. Corruption.
2. Tribalism.

Don't forget the motive against him is not for better Nigeria but for selfish ambition.
See elfish ambition will work for money and tribe....

AK481:
He was invited to a traditional ruler in yorubaland burial , he wasn't invited to buhari burial which is sponsored by tinubu.both events happned the same time and he attended the one he was invited and welcomed .

this denial of invitation was clearly and roundly a state sponsor policy and tinubu penalty for anyone who mistakingly invite peter is sack, jail and in some cases ,maybe death to that official

He should gate crash ? And get arrested ?
Obi will visit when he gets clearance and is invited .

Cry all you want

so they have to invite you to the burial of a national figure, being a national figure yourself?are you listening to yourself?

destinychildolu:
So Peter Obi will go and face Tinubu in 2027 alone. You must be dreaming. Results will be ready a month to election. They won't give him up to 2 million votes. My own is that Tinubu should be out of there.

Are you a northerner?