Oriontimes Poitical Desk| June 5, 2026 Obokun Local Government, under the strategic leadership of the Director-General of the APC Campaign Council, Hon. Oluwole Wole Oke, has once again taken the lead in grassroots political mobilisation with the successful inauguration of no fewer than 3,000 canvassers in support of the candidacy of Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji ahead of the forthcoming election. The landmark event, held in Ibokun, reflects Hon. Wole Oke’s unwavering commitment to building a formidable, structured, and result-driven campaign architecture capable of delivering victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC). As the political arrowhead of the campaign, Hon. Oke has continued to demonstrate exceptional organisational depth and strategic foresight, with Obokun serving as the operational nucleus of the statewide mobilisation effort. The inauguration marks a critical phase in the campaign’s grassroots engagement strategy, as the canvassers carefully selected across all ...
Reno Omokri, the outspoken gospeller and social commentator, has remained conspicuously silent on serious allegations leveled against him by former US mayor Mike Arnold. Arnold, who visited Nigeria to observe religious persecution, accused Omokri of misrepresenting their collaboration, downplaying the severity of Christian persecution, and taking credit for work Arnold had independently funded over several years.
Despite the gravity of the claims, Omokri has not issued any public response, leaving observers to question the gospeller’s selective engagement with issues affecting his public image. His silence stands in stark contrast to his recent fiery response to former presidential candidate Peter Obi on matters of economic discourse.
In a detailed statement addressing Obi’s criticism of Nigeria’s absence from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) list of fastest-growing African economies, Omokri dismissed Obi as “a trader, not a leader,” asserting that Obi’s expertise is better suited for running a market stall at Onitsha Market rather than offering national economic critiques.
Omokri pointed out that the IMF rankings are dominated by countries with very small Gross Domestic Products (GDPs). He cited South Sudan, Guyana, and Libya as examples, noting that their high growth rates are influenced by international aid or minimal starting GDP, and should not be mistaken for economic superiority.
“Notably, Nigeria’s 4.3% GDP growth in the last quarter, tied to production and exports, exceeds the total GDP of South Sudan,” Omokri stated. He further added, “However, if you, Peter Obi, believe South Sudan is better than Nigeria, you can equally move there. After all, South Sudan offers electronic visas to Nigerian citizens.”
The juxtaposition of Omokri’s silence on the serious allegations from Arnold and his sharp critique of Obi has sparked public debate. Analysts say it underscores a pattern of selective engagement: Omokri actively participates in political and economic discourse where he can assert his perspective, yet avoids addressing allegations that could tarnish his credibility or reputation.
The controversy has drawn attention from media commentators and political figures alike, with some questioning whether Omokri’s selective responses reflect a broader strategy of controlling the narrative around his public persona.
As of now, Nigerians continue to watch closely to see if Omokri will eventually address the claims made by the former US mayor or maintain his silence.
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