'How can Nigerians belief you' – Reno Omokri knocks Peter Obi for singing outdated nationwide anthem

Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Mexico, has taken a swipe on the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his supporters for dumping the present nationwide anthem throughout a political gathering in Lagos.

Omokri, in an announcement launched on Friday, described the Constitution, the nationwide anthem and the Super Eagles as symbols that belong to no occasion and will deliver each Nigerian collectively.

He warned that any one who brazenly rubbishes these symbols has no enterprise asking Nigerians handy over management to him.

His response adopted what occurred on the NDC city corridor in Oregun, Lagos, on Thursday, the place Obi, occasion members and supporters sang ‘Arise, O Compatriots’ as an alternative of ‘Nigeria, We Hail Thee’, the anthem at the moment in use.

The present anthem got here again by way of the National Anthem Act 2024, which President Bola Tinubu signed on May 29, 2024.

Omokri pointed to Section 24(a) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which says each citizen should stay by the Constitution and present respect for its beliefs, establishments, nationwide symbols and lawful authorities.

He additionally famous that solely the President and the National Assembly have the facility to resolve which anthem the nation ought to use.

According to him, the Constitution, the nationwide anthem and the nationwide soccer staff are three symbols that unite Nigerians with out politics.

He questioned what Nigerians ought to count on from an individual who is able to brazenly disrespect these symbols with out apology.

He requested how such an individual expects 235 million Nigerians to belief him with their future if he can not respect the Constitution, the Super Eagles and the nationwide anthem.

Omokri stated the query ought to fear each voter forward of the following election.

He requested, “If you are ready to brazenly and unapologetically disrespect these symbols, how can Nigerians belief you?”