Reno Omokri, Deji Adeyanju Call Out Peter Obi, Challenge Him to Foot Mr Ibu’s Medical Bills
- The Nigerian social media space has been boiling after activists Reno Omokri and Deji Adeyanju called out former presidential candidate Peter Obi over Mr Ibu's illness
- Both popular social media commentators, on their different platforms, asked Obi to fund the medical bills of the ailing actor
- Veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo has reacted to Reno's post, advising people against using Mr Ibu's plight to chase clout
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As much as sympathy and solidarity messages troop in for ailing veteran actor John Okafor, aka Mr Ibu, some have turned his cry for help into a trending topic on social media.
Famous social media commentator and writer Reno Omokri used his platform to seek financial support for Mr Ibu. Controversial activist Deji Adeyanju also did the same.
Source: Instagram
But both personalities have also used the same opportunity to call out former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi.
Mr Ibu publicly endorsed Peter Obi
Reno and Deji noted in their posts that Mr Ibu publicly endorsed Peter Obi, and this was the time for the LP man to pay back.
See Reno Omokri's post below:
Deji revealed that over N6.5bn was donated to the LP cause during the last election. He advised that some of that money should be used to foot Mr Ibu's medical bills.
Watch Deji Adeyanju's video calling out Peter Obi:
"Reno Omokri is a fool" - KOK react to his post
Veteran actor Kanayo O Kanayo has reacted to Reno Omokri's post calling out Peter Obi.
The displeased movie star called anyone who still listens to Reno Omokri a fool. While also slamming the writer as an attention-seeker for calling out Peter Obi to foot Mr Ibu's medical bills.
See how netizens reacted to Reno and Deji Adeyanju's posts
Here are some of the reactions the post stirred online:
@KwenMaye:
"Here is what his tweet means if you don’t get it… Mr Ibu sorry oh, I feel your pain, but go and meet Peter Obi since you were supporting him... With all due respect, sir, Shame on you for bringing politics into this matter."
@AKINBUNMIA:
"Mr Reno, why must you bring Peter into every conversation. Wetin the man but for your hand?"
@rhymion_bls:
"Say no to alcohol and smoking to avoid this in your later years."
@ojewonder:
"Reno no be everything u go connect with politics. In as much as I love some of your post some times ur post are annoying!!!"
@soloblinkz:
"This is the most useless post have seen from a grown man with beard."
@fabulosgloria:
"Uncle is resurrecting his dead activist career with Peter Obi's name. He and Reno cant survive without mentioning Peter Obi."
@hxnessy._thea:
"If you gather money help Mr.IBU e bad? Most of you are still obsessed with Peter Obi."
@amyskitchenandtreats:
"Tribalism Tribalism Tribalism it has eaten deep into some individuals."
@dds_express_services:
"The agbados lack common sense. So even if he needs money from the state of Nigeria, don't we have a president?"
@theabdulrahmans:
"Obidients should fly their Elupee brother abroad and stop disguising!!!"
Mr Ibu marks his 62nd birthday on hospital bed
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recalls reporting how Mr Ibu celebrated his 62nd birthday after videos of him at a hospital went viral.
The report noted that the veteran entertainer wasn't in good health and revealed that his legs were being touted for amputation.
His family on his birthday celebrated him as they tried to cheer him up, but he would have none of their jokes.
Source: Legit.ng
