Businessman Isaac Fayose has launched a scathing criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s newly released ambassadorial list, describing many of the nominees as “padi-padi” selections who he claims will add no meaningful value to Nigeria’s representation abroad.
In a fiery video message, Fayose questioned the credibility and competence of some of the nominees, singling out Reno Omokri, whom he dismissed as having no tangible business record and functioning only as a “town crier” who praises “nonsense.”
Fayose slams ex INEC chairman
He also took aim at ex INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, accusing him of mismanaging billions allocated for credible elections and suggesting he failed to deliver on transparency.
According to Fayose, the quality of those chosen to represent Nigeria internationally reflects a troubling decline in governance. He argued that character should matter more than wealth and warned that the country is “going, going, gone” if such appointments continue.
Isaac Fayose insists on good character
Fayose urged both Reno Omokri and supporters of Peter Obi to move on, insisting that political loyalty should not outweigh integrity. He emphasised that he values good character over financial gain, stating that he prefers to be known for honesty rather than inherited or ill-gotten wealth.
He further claimed that public praise often follows individuals not for their merits but for what they can offer financially. Concluding his remarks, he said Reno Omokri’s “job has finally paid off,” remarking sarcastically that the former presidential aide should celebrate the reward he believes has now come his way.
He said …
“President Tinubu, ambassadorial list, majority of them are padi-padi. They are not going to add value. What will Reno Omokri do? Reno Omokri that does not have any company, his job is to be, what do you say, town crier. Praising nonsense. That is his job. Or is it Mahmood that rigged our election, that got 359 billion to conduct credible, free and fair election, but he did otherwise? Look at the people that are going to represent us abroad. You know that Nigeria is going, going gone. I don’t respect people with stolen wealth. I respect people with good character. It’s better to be poor and have a good name than to be rich. And everybody is looking at you like, oh, I won’t let Uncle Roger. Yeah, come on. There is no, come on. One plus one is two. It’s not twenty, it’s not eleven. Yeah. He’s not 11. Now, will you leave Peter Obi alone? Abii? Shebi, they don’t compensate you for all your job. So now, make them send you go Somalia. So leave Tinubu alone. Abii? I say leave Tinubu alone. Leave Peter Obe alone. Ni, I don’t expect people big man with money. Some people pray that their brother be governor. No, I don’t pray. When I come back to this world, I don’t even pray for that. I pray for someone with good character. You know, that doesn’t mean I don’t love my brother. I just stand for what is good. I don’t stand for caricature. How much food will I eat? My children, they look at me and they say, Daddy, we are proud of you because you haven’t soiled your hand. You know? And some children are saying we are going to inherit plenty houses. Ooh, Nigerians know where the houses are coming from. Oh, come on, you can deceive yourself, but you can’t deceive the people, and you can’t deceive poor. If they are ailing you today, they are only ailing you because of what is in your pocket, not because you are a good ambassador. Eh, Reno Omokri, congratulations. Eh, your job don’t pay now. Maga don pay. Shout hallelujah. Eh. Thank you.”
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“President ambassadorial list, many of them will not add any value to Nigeria. Someone like Reno Omokri, his work is a town crier and praise singer (Otimkpu) or is it Mahmood Yakubu that rigged elections? At least Reno will leave Peter Obi alone since they have compensated… pic.twitter.com/1B46n7tpIb
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