UPDATED: Peter Obi Under Fire Over Devastating Borno Floods as LP Chieftain Breaks Silence
- Reno Omokri criticised Peter Obi for "saying nothing" over the devastating floods in Borno state
- The collapse of a dam in northeast Nigeria caused severe flooding, destroying thousands of homes and worsening a dire humanitarian crisis
- However, moments after Omokri called out Obi, the Labour Party chieftain shared a statement on social media
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.
FCT, Abuja - Reno Omokri, a prominent social media personality, on Wednesday, September 11, criticised Peter Obi for his perceived silence on the recent Borno floods.
Legit.ng reports that the collapse of a dam in northeast Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroying thousands of homes and worsening a dire humanitarian crisis.
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The flooding in Borno has reportedly affected a million people, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters.
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Reacting, Omokri, a former social media to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, accused Peter Obi of insensitivity.
He wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
"There were devastating floods in Borno, which have resulted in the deaths of many Nigerians and resulted in damage to property worth hundreds of billions. Yet, Peter Obi has not said anything. And even sadder still, he was in Edo State yesterday, singing and dancing amid this tragedy. Because it is Borno, he does not care."
Omokri added:
"If this flood had happened in Igboland, would Peter Obi be laughing and dancing yesterday in Benin? Think about it. Would he not have released a statement, donated money, and even shed tears?"
Borno floods: Obi finally reacts
Meanwhile, moments after Omokri called out Obi, the LP chieftain shared a statement on X where he said the occurrence deeply saddened him.
Obi said:
"It is heartbreaking to think about the families who have been bereaved or torn apart, the homes that have been destroyed, and the livelihoods that have been ruined.
"I can only imagine the pain and suffering that the people of Maiduguri are going through right now. My thoughts and prayers are with them, and I hope that they find the strength and resilience to get through this difficult time."
Expert speaks on how to reduce flood risk
On his part, an environmental expert, Mallam Kuranga Moruf, explained that priority actions should include clearing debris from drainage systems.
Bisayo noted that entirely preventing floods is not possible, but there are steps that can be taken to lessen their devastation.
Moruf told Legit.ng:
"The volume of water we will be having in some Nigerian boundaries will be very high.
"The Borno incident is a lesson for us. We should be careful, and we should always try to treat the environment right.
"Those around the Niger Delta region should be wary. Everyone of us in Nigeria, we should not tamper with nature. The moment you tamper with nature, nature will fight back."
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Obi canvasses for LP canddiate
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Obi joined the LP governorship campaign to seek support for Olumide Akpata, the party’s candidate in the upcoming Edo state gubernatorial election.
The presence of Obi, a two-term governor of Anambra state, invigorated the campaign rally held at various locations within the Benin metropolis as he urged eligible voters to turn out in large numbers to vote for the LP.
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