JAMB vs Mmesoma Ejikeme: Nigeria is already divided by the 2023 elections, Whipping up ethnic and religious sentiments over a purely technical matter will not help anyone – Reno Omokri

Reno Omokri, a socio-political activist, has responded to the dispute surrounding the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) result of Ejikeme Mmesoma. According to him, the controversy surrounding Mmesoma’s JAMB result highlights the division in Nigeria caused by the upcoming 2023 general elections.

He emphasized that stirring up ethnic and religious sentiments regarding Mmesoma’s situation is counterproductive. Omokri expressed his views on Twitter, stating that the matter is a technical issue and should not be used as a basis for spreading innuendos that would further divide Nigeria.

He wrote: “The JAMB has given its verdict. If anyone has concrete evidence that they are lying or targeting any group of Nigerians, then come out with concrete proof, not innuendo. Whipping up ethnic and religious sentiments over a purely technical matter will not help anyone.

“Nigeria is already deeply divided from the #NigerianElections2023. There is no need to raise innuendo that will further divide the country. Rather than speculating or making this about ethnicity and bias against certain parts of Nigeria, why not hold your peace until the investigative panel set up by the Anambra State Government establishes the facts?

“And perhaps the Anambra State government and non-governmental bodies concerned should have FIRST verified from the JAMB DIRECTLY by writing them a letter before relying on social media reports.”