Reno Omokri linked the scenario to the 2023 presidential poll, noting that Peter Obi of the Labour Party should have resigned his candidacy like Biden. Nigerian political elites and critics have expressed mixed reactions to Joe Biden’s unexpected resignation as Democratic presidential candidate due to health reasons, with responses highlighting the interconnected nature of global politics.
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), made a humorous reference to President Bola Tinubu’s fall from his presidential van during the Democracy Day celebration on June 12, 2024, in reaction to Biden’s resignation. Former lawmaker Senator Shehu referenced his earlier prediction that Biden would eventually quit, stating “It happened.” Bello El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor and a member of the House of Representatives, described Biden’s decision as morally correct.
Reno Omokri criticized Peter Obi, suggesting that like Biden, Obi should have resigned his candidacy in the 2023 presidential elections to avoid dividing the opposition vote. Omokri argued that Obi’s participation only served to weaken Atiku Abubakar’s chances of winning.
Many Nigerians admired Biden’s decision, while others speculated on how it might affect the upcoming U.S. elections and international relations. Biden has since endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new presidential candidate, marking a significant moment in international politics that has resonated deeply within Nigeria’s political circles.