Both men appeared to have different views about the eligibility
of the Edo-born former presidential aide.
In a video captured from the screening being conducted by
the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Oshiomhole and Ndume were seen
engaging in a shouting match over Omokri.
Oshiomhole was in total support of the nomination of Reno
Omokri, who, according to him, has shown he is a good Nigerian by always
defending the country.
However, Ndume was of the opinion that the due process in
screening nominees for the ambassadorial position must be followed.
“Until you are called, you cannot shut me down,” Oshiomhole
told Ndume, who was trying to prevent him from speaking.
“I have the authority of the chairman. You’re not the
chairman and cannot exercise the power you don’t have,” Oshiomhole continued.
“I cannot be intimidated by people who go here and there.
After all we have seen people on television questioning this list.
“We cannot pretend we have not heard stories. For me, for
the power of example, this man is a pragmatist. He is not detained by old
feelings.
“This young man (Omokri) has shown that where he sees a
compelling evidence in the interest of the Nigerian nation, he will not be
ashamed to say that ‘I was wrong in my assumption’. From what I have seen, this
man is working, and he deserved the support of all those who want progressive
governance. Second side of the argument is that we have a President.
“I proudly said I was a governor, which is the head of a
sub-national government, so when I speak, those who are not governors should
listen.”
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— Newstropy (@_newstropy) December 11, 2025
Sen. Adams Oshiomhole said, taking a jab at Sen. Ali Ndume during their heated exchange over Reno Omokri’s ambassadorial screening.pic.twitter.com/4kXTUc9ytX
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