Reno Omokri criticises Davido over advocacy for abducted Oyo schoolchildren

Media personality Reno Omokri has publicly criticized Nigerian singer Davido's involvement in advocating for the release of abducted schoolchildren from Oyo State. Omokri expressed his concerns in a detailed post on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.

Omokri argued that the high-profile nature of Davido's advocacy, while well-intentioned, could inadvertently strengthen the hand of the abductors. He suggested that such publicity might empower the perpetrators rather than expedite the safe return of the victims.

The singer had been actively using his platform to draw attention to the plight of the abducted children, urging for their swift release. Omokri's critique implies a difference in strategy regarding how best to handle such sensitive situations, prioritizing a potentially less public approach.

This criticism surfaces as efforts continue to secure the freedom of the Oyo schoolchildren. The debate highlights the complex challenges and differing opinions on managing public attention and intervention in cases of kidnapping and abduction.

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such publicity risks empowering the perpetrators rather than securing the victims’ release.