VIDEO: Reno Omokri shares encounter with Peter Obi at Abuja airport

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Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has released a video showing him exchanging pleasantries with former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

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Omokri, a prominent supporter of President Bola Tinubu, is known online for criticising the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate.

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In a 35-second video posted on his X handle on Sunday, he approaches Obi, who is standing near a seating area with luggage and accompanied by others.

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The former presidential aide calls out, “Mr. Obi!” before the two men shake hands.

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Omokri, dressed in a green traditional outfit with a matching cap, briefly places his hand on Obi’s arm as they exchange brief words.

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After the brief interaction, Obi turns and walks toward the departure area with his luggage as the clip ends.

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Omokri captioned the post, “Peter Obi And I Exchanging Warm Greetings Today At Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport In Anticipation of President Tinubu’s Reelection Next Year!”

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Watch the video below:

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𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢: 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼 𝗢𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗿𝗶 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗯𝗶 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗯𝘂𝗷𝗮 𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

Credit: X | renoomokri

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The encounter has sparked significant online discussion, with many users noting the contrast between Omokri’s frequent online criticisms of Obi and the cordial in-person greeting.

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Critics have also accused him of clout-chasing, pointing out that he appeared to have a cameraman recording the moment.

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