Reno Omokri, a former Presidential aide, expressed his opinion on President Bola Tinubu’s mistake regarding the public announcement of military intervention in Niger Republic.
He believes that making it public was a misstep unless it was a deliberate move to intimidate the Nigerien Junta.
Reno emphasized the importance of avoiding war and suggested economic pressure on the putschists to restore the democratically elected President.
He also proposed granting amnesty to the military general if he relinquishes power and returns what he took.
In the worst-case scenario of war, Reno emphasized the need for a UN mandate, with the international community bearing the costs.
He urged unity among Nigerians in supporting the government’s decisions but fervently hoped for peaceful resolution in Yeshua’s Name.
The request by President Tinubu to the Senate for military intervention in Niger Republic should not have been made public. Not by the Executive or the Legislature. Making it public was a mistake. Except it was done deliberately to intimidate the junta in Niger Republic. If not,…
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) August 5, 2023