My First Letter To Mexican Government On Reno Was Just Sent

My First Letter to the Mexican Government On Reno Was Just Sent

Date: 6th March 2026

Her Excellency
President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo
President of the United Mexican States
Palacio Nacional, Plaza de la Constitución S/N,
Colonia Centro, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc,
C.P. 06066, Ciudad de México, México.

Subject: Concerns Regarding the Appointment of Mr. Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s Ambassador

Your Excellency,

I write to express my serious concerns regarding the appointment of Mr Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador to your country. Based on his publicly documented conduct and long-standing behaviour, I believe he is not qualified to represent Nigeria, and that his acceptance could pose significant risks to diplomatic relations between our two nations.
Mr. Omokri has exhibited a pattern of instability and shifting loyalties, often prioritising his own interests over principled conduct. His public record raises reasonable concerns about the potential for actions that could compromise the integrity of diplomatic engagement.

To illustrate, before and during the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Mr Omokri was a vocal critic of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He participated in demonstrations, made strong statements on social media questioning Tinubu’s fitness to govern, and disparaged the President’s health and personal character. Among his public claims, he questioned Tinubu’s academic credentials, alleged involvement in drug-related activities, and labelled him as corrupt.

Publicly available links to some of his statements include:
* https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bk2CVTB6V/?mibextid=wwXIfr
* https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AVU5RqvQ3/?mibextid=wwXIfr
* https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16bQv8PkE5/?mibextid=wwXIfr
* https://www.facebook.com/share/1AaqRjfyjS/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Following the election, Mr. Omokri initially declared he would never collaborate with President Tinubu, describing such action as contrary to his principles. Subsequently, he reversed his stance, publicly endorsing the President and expressing loyalty to his policies. This sudden reversal has been widely noted in Nigerian media and raises questions about his consistency and reliability.

His appointment has also faced significant protest within Nigeria from citizens, civil society organisations, and commentators, all of whom questioned his suitability for a diplomatic role. Despite these objections, the Nigerian Presidency proceeded with his nomination, prompting further concern.
Additionally, Mr Omokri has demonstrated a tendency toward ingratiation with those in positions of power. Such behaviour suggests a risk that he may exaggerate or misrepresent information to the host government to gain favour, potentially undermining trust and diplomatic accuracy.

In light of the foregoing, I respectfully advise your office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to exercise caution regarding the acceptance of his letter of credence. His record raises serious concerns about discretion, reliability, and professionalism, all of which are fundamental to the role of an ambassador.
This letter is submitted purely out of patriotism and concern for the integrity of diplomatic relations between our countries. I remain available to provide additional documentation or links to Mr Omokri’s public statements upon request.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,
V.OBIENYEM
Valentine Obienyem

• Cc:
  The Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Secretario de Relaciones Exteriores)
  Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores (SRE)
  Avenida Juárez 20, Colonia Centro, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc,
  C.P. 06010, Ciudad de México, México.