In what political analysts are calling “the fastest ideological U-turn,” former presidential critics Reno Omokri and Femi Fani‑Kayode have reportedly been rewarded with ambassadorial appointments after years of publicly roasting Bola Ahmed Tinubu like suya on a hot Abuja evening.
According to the recent release from the presidency, Reno Omokri will now represent Nigeria in Mexico, while Femi Fani-Kayode is heading to Germany — two countries that are reportedly confused but politely smiling.
For years, both men were known as professional Tinubu critics, releasing daily statements, tweets, threads, sub-threads, and voice notes.
But sometime recently, Nigerians began to notice something unusual.
The insults stopped.
Then the praise started.
And not just normal praise — Olympic-level praise.
Political observers say the transition was so dramatic that one analyst described it as “the fastest political spiritual conversion since Saul became Paul.”
Residents on social media watched the transformation unfold in stages:
Stage 1: Criticize Tinubu.
Stage 2: Criticize Tinubu louder.
Stage 3: Pause…
Stage 4: “Actually, Tinubu is misunderstood.”
Stage 5: “Tinubu is a strategic leader.”
Stage 6: Passport photographs suddenly start appearing.
The most surprising twist, however, involves Reno Omokri, who famously once declared that he would never work with Tinubu even if offered an appointment.
Apparently, what Reno meant was:
“I will never work with Tinubu… unless the embassy has good Wi-Fi and diplomatic plates.”
One Abuja insider explained the situation simply:
“Look, politics is about growth. Sometimes you grow from critic… to ambassador.”
Meanwhile, Femi Fani-Kayode, never one to miss a dramatic entrance, is reportedly preparing for his diplomatic role in Germany with his usual energy and a suitcase full of speeches.
Foreign policy experts say Germany is “mentally preparing.”
Political commentators say the appointments prove a timeless Nigerian political principle:
In politics, there are no permanent enemies — only permanent opportunities.
Social media has since reacted with mixed amusement.
One user wrote:
“This is not backtracking. This is backflipping with Olympic qualification.”
Another added:
“From ‘Never Tinubu’ to ‘Your Excellency Sir’ in record time.”
Meanwhile, diplomats in Mexico and Germany are reportedly trying to understand the Nigerian political tradition known as “Strategic Praise After Prolonged Insult.”
Back in Nigeria, however, citizens say they are not surprised.
As one danfo passenger in Yaba reportedly summarized the situation while shaking his head:
“My brother, in Nigerian politics, today’s critic is tomorrow’s ambassador. Just wait.”