Reno Omokri, Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, has criticised opponents of President Bola Tinubu, accusing them of ignoring positive developments despite recent reductions in petrol and cooking gas prices.
In a statement shared on social media, Omokri said petrol and cooking gas prices fell this week and were expected to decline further next week, challenging Nigerians to verify the claim. He argued that many who criticise the government whenever fuel prices rise have remained silent about the latest reductions.
“This week, petrol and cooking gas prices have dropped and are expected to fall further next week… You did not praise President Tinubu. But if the reverse happens and prices increase, you will be among the first to criticise him,” he said.
Omokri also cited Nigeria’s performance in the 2026 International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking, claiming the country emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy. He further credited the administration with maintaining three years of uninterrupted academic activities in Nigerian universities and defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s “Akara economy” initiative, saying it has empowered tens of thousands of women through small-scale businesses.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to acknowledge positive developments alongside criticism of the government.
