“How Peter Obi’s Lies Chased Foreign Investors Away from Nigeria,” Reno Omokri Speaks

According to a NewsVista reporter, former presidential aide Reno Omokri has fired a strong accusation at Labour Party’s Peter Obi, claiming the 2023 presidential candidate is misleading Nigerians — and scaring away foreign investors.

In a trending interview on Channels TV, Omokri alleged that Obi’s recent statements about Nigeria’s debt profile were false and damaging to the country’s economic image.

“Peter Obi claimed President Tinubu has borrowed more than Yar’Adua, Jonathan, and Buhari combined. That is a blatant lie,” Omokri said. “Foreign investors are watching these interviews, and some are considering pulling out of Nigeria because of these false claims.”

Backing his defense of Tinubu, Omokri cited data from the Debt Management Office, stating that Nigeria’s debt has dropped from $113 billion under Buhari to $97 billion under Tinubu — a $14 billion reduction.

He accused Obi of twisting figures by converting dollar-denominated debts into naira to exaggerate the figures.

The remarks have sparked heated online debates, especially as Obi maintains he will lawfully challenge Tinubu in 2027 under a new opposition alliance.