
Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has released an email he claims proves his involvement in Peter Obi’s selection as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in 2019. The move follows accusations of falsehood from an Obi supporter.
- Omokri shared a screenshot of an October 2018 email allegedly from Peter Obi.
- He stated the release was to counter claims he lied about his role in Obi’s nomination.
- Omokri challenged Obi to deny the email’s authenticity, threatening further revelations.
- The Obidient Movement has dismissed Omokri’s claims; Obi’s team has not responded.
- Omokri reiterated his role in convincing Atiku to pick Obi as his running mate.
- The email’s release reignites debate over the 2019 PDP vice-presidential selection.
- Obi later contested the 2023 election under the Labour Party.
Sources: X (Omokri’s statement), Premium Times, Punch.