Political commentator and ambassador-designate Reno Omokri has ignited fierce political debate across the country after publicly warning former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that addressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu simply as “Bola” could deepen ethnic and regional divisions in Nigeria!
In an open letter to the presidential candidate, Omokri appealed to Atiku to extend basic courtesy and protocol to the Commander-in-Chief, arguing that referring to the sitting President on a first-name basis sets a dangerous precedent and disrespects the office he occupies.
Omokri pointed out that while political opposition and policy criticism are central to a healthy democracy, stripping the President of his official title publicly sends the wrong message to supporters and fuels perceptions of ethnic bias.
He urged the elder statesman to tender a public apology, emphasizing that disrespecting the presidency ultimately disrespects the nation Atiku himself aspires to lead.
The stern warning has triggered widespread discussions across X, Facebook, and political news outlets, with political analysts debating where the line should be drawn between partisan rivalry and national protocol.
What do you think about Reno Omokri’s warning to Atiku Abubakar? Does public decorum matter in political debates? Share your thoughts in the comment section below!
