By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo
The attention of the public has been drawn to the recent statement credited to Mr. Reno Omokri, wherein he alleged that Mr. Peter Obi is “fueling terrorism and a genocide campaign against Nigeria.”
This allegation is reckless, unsupported by any verifiable evidence, and constitutes a dangerous attempt to inflame political tensions in an already fragile security environment.
As a nation struggling to contain terrorism, banditry, kidnappings, and ethno-religious extremism, Nigeria cannot afford this brand of careless political propaganda disguised as national security intelligence.
For the avoidance of doubt,
the DSS, the Nigeria Police Force , the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Military Intelligence and
the NIA have never at any time issued a report, advisory, or intelligence brief suggesting that Mr. Peter Obi is linked to terrorism or any genocidal campaign.
Terrorism allegations fall under the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, and must be supported by: Financial trail, Communication evidence Operational linkage, Material support and Intelligence corroboration Mr. Omokri offered none.
The attempt to link a politician’s foreign trip to an increase in insecurity is a post-hoc fallacy and has no place in responsible national discourse.
Nigeria’s insecurity is driven by:
Boko Haram, ISWAP , Bandit groups , Rogue militias and State failures in policing not by opposition politicians travelling abroad. To insinuate otherwise without proof is malicious, irresponsible, and corrosive to national unity.
Terrorism is a national emergency. It should never be weaponised for: years cheap political points, social media relevance, or partisan propaganda. Such allegations can undermine public trust, divert attention from real threats, and embolden violent actors who thrive on confusion and division.
A claim of terrorism linkage is not a joke.. It is a criminal allegation under Nigerian and international law.
I therefore call on Mr. Omokri to
1. Present concrete evidence to the Nigerian people and security agencies within 48 hours,
OR
2. Publicly retract and apologise for misleading the nation.
Anything short of this is a deliberate act of misinformation against the State.
As Nigeria battles insecurity on multiple fronts, all public figures must exercise restraint, patriotism, and responsibility in their statements.
Inflammatory political rhetoric only strengthens the hands of terrorists and weakens national cohesion.
The Nigerian public deserves facts, not fiction.
Security discourse must be guided by evidence, not sentiments.
Signed:
Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo
Human Rights Lawyer & Constitutional Advocate
Lagos, Nigeria
