Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide and socio-political commentator, has called out Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his continued silence regarding the arrest and now-approved extradition of Simon Ekpa by the Finnish government.
Ekpa, a known Biafra separatist and self-styled spokesperson of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), was arrested in Finland last year and is now set to be extradited to Nigeria to face charges related to inciting unrest in the South-East.
In a statement made via his official social media channels, Omokri questioned Obi’s refusal to comment on the issue, describing it as selective silence.
“Peter Obi did not comment when Simon Ekpa was arrested last year. And I assure you he will also not speak up now that the Finnish Government has approved Ekpa’s extradition to Nigeria,” Omokri stated.
He further challenged Obi’s impartiality, suggesting that the former Anambra governor would have reacted differently if the individuals involved were from other regions.
“But if it was Isa Mohammed from Kano or Gbenga Ajakaiye from Ibadan, would Obi be silent?” Omokri asked.
The remarks have since stirred debate online, with some Nigerians echoing Omokri’s concerns, while others defended Obi’s silence as strategic or non-aligned with issues of national security and legal processes. Read Full
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