He does it for traffic and engagement – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ejiofor speaks on why Reno Omokri relentlessly attacks Igbos, Peter Obi
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a key legal representative for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused social commentator Reno Omokri of persistently posting insulting and derogatory remarks about Igbos and Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, for financial gain.
In a statement released on Friday, Ejiofor claimed that Omokri’s primary source of income comes from the impression revenue he earns on Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) after making his “controversial and baseless statements.”
He said comments and engagements from Ndigbo will only promote Reno’s business by sustaining traffic and popularity on his platforms.
“Reno deliberately crafts insulting, derogatory, and disdainful posts targeting the Igbos, in his relentless ethnic baiting against Igbos, and the person of Peter Obi.
“Why? Because he knows that by provoking you, he can drive up traffic and engagement on his posts”, he said.
“And to your estimation, you think that a man who earns this outrageous sum will change pattern, he cannot unless YOU STOP HIM.
“His strategy is simple: manipulate your emotions to increase his content’s reach and revenue.
“By constantly engaging him to possibly dislodge his often deliberate falsehood, you become an enabler of his intentions and flourishing business. He is not a patriot in the affairs of this Nation, it is only for business enterprise.
“Here is what you can do to stop Reno and his business: Ignore his provocations. Silence speaks volumes. Unfollow him. Do not give him the satisfaction of your attention. Spread the word. Let others know how he operates”.
