Omokri Urges Atiku to Respect Tinubu's Presidential Title

Reno Omokri, Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Mexico, has called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to apologize to President Bola Tinubu for referring to him as "Bola" during a press conference. Omokri warned that this practice could foster perceptions of ethnic bias, suggesting that Atiku's informal address to Tinubu contrasts with his formal address to former President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2019 presidential election.

He argued that Atiku's actions could imply a lack of respect for Tinubu due to their differing ethnic backgrounds. Omokri emphasized the importance of respecting the office of the presidency, stating that Atiku could criticize Tinubu's policies without undermining the institution.

He compared Atiku's relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, noting that Atiku maintained a formal address despite political disagreements. Omokri also claimed that Tinubu had previously supported Atiku during challenging times, reinforcing the need for respect in political discourse.