Mohbad: I empathize with Naira Marley, says Omokri

By Jennifer Eluemelem

Reno Omokri, the former presidential aide and human rights activist, has expressed sympathy for Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley, amidst allegations linking him to the death of his former signee, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba aka Mohbad.

Omokri shared his thoughts on the matter in a social media post, following criticism from netizens who had seen his recent interview with Naira Marley.

In the interview, Naira Marley denied any involvement in the demise of Mohbad, his ex-signee, categorizing it as a paid promotion for Marley Records.

In his statement, Reno Omokri emphatically denied any financial involvement with Naira Marley, declaring, “To anyone saying Naira Marley paid me to do PR for him, let us have a spiritual pact. If it is true, may I never prosper. And if it is a lie, may God find you and judge you publicly. In Yeshua’s Name. I don’t reason like you.”

He went on to share his own past experiences, recalling his time as a Presidential spokesman and how he had been falsely reported as sacked multiple times. He mentioned that President Jonathan had to personally reassure him. In light of this, he expressed empathy for those currently facing challenging circumstances, like Naira Marley.

Reno Omokri asserted that he had sought out Naira Marley to allow him to present his side of the story and that he would continue to do so, with faith guiding his actions.

Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27 under mysterious circumstances. Concerned fans, friends, and celebrities await the Nigerian police’s interim report, which was promised within two weeks, shedding light on the autopsy findings from Mohbad’s exhumed body.