A Nigerian diaspora group has appealed to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to reject the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico.
In a letter signed by Comrade Frederick Odorige, Global Coordinator of the Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria (GCSDN), the organisation described Omokri as “a misfit who must be rejected by your country.”
The group claimed that Omokri’s nomination was intended to serve “the desperate interests of certain individuals for insidious reasons” and criticised the Nigerian government for bypassing proper legislative scrutiny. According to the letter, Omokri “was not screened by Nigeria’s National Assembly. He was rushed through the process to avoid genuine debate over his widely condemned appointment.”
GCSDN argued that Omokri’s posting to Mexico is temporary, writing, “For reasons known only to the President of Nigeria, Omokri has been placed in your country by the current administration, whose term ends in early 2027. A new government will recall him.”
The letter painted Omokri as controversial, lacking integrity and moral authority, and accused him of being “self-seeking, riotous, and prone to flippant, provocative rhetoric and divisive public confrontations.” It referenced his past attacks on President Bola Tinubu, including a claim on ARISE TV that Tinubu is a “drug lord,” which GCSDN said he backed with documents obtained from Chicago courts.
The group also noted Omokri’s ethnic connection to Oluremi, President Tinubu’s wife, alleging that he was co-opted from the opposition to act in favour of the government he had criticised. They claimed he abandoned his campaign for the release of abducted Christian girl Leah Sharibu shortly after joining the administration.
GCSDN further alleged that the ambassadorial role was a form of compensation, giving Omokri diplomatic immunity for his past actions. The organisation warned that his posting could pose risks to Mexico, stating that he “may act against your government, damage international relations, and organise covert protests.”
The letter urged Mexican authorities to reject Omokri’s appointment on grounds of “diplomatic sensitivities, security concerns, political considerations, and administrative preferences,” concluding with the warning, “A stitch in time saves nine.”
Copies of the letter were also sent to Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the President of the Mexican Senate, and the Mexican Embassy in Nigeria.
