Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied sacking his erstwhile Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri.
He stated this in a Saturday statement signed by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze.
Jonathan said the clarification had become necessary in view of claims by the Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore that Omokri was disgraced out of office for engaging in criminal activities.
In a social media video that went viral, Sowore stated that Omokri was sacked before the end of Jonathan’s tenure.
But the ex-president said he appointed Omokri on August 17, 2011, and he “served meritoriously until May 29, 2015″.
The statement read, “Our attention has been drawn to comments by an online blogger to the effect that former President Goodluck Jonathan sacked Reno Omokri, his erstwhile Special Assistant on New Media, while he was in office.
“For the avoidance of doubt, we wish to state that at no time did former President Jonathan ever sack Mr. Omokri while he was in office. Mr. Omokri was appointed on August 17, 2011, and served meritoriously until May 29, 2015. His record of service can be verified at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
“While he is no longer a staff of President Jonathan, Mr. Omokri enjoys the gratitude of many Nigerians including Dr. Goodluck Jonathan for his patriotic services to Nigeria.”
Reacting to the clarification, Omokri said, This is to show that Omoyele Sowore, @YeleSowore, is a liar and blackmailer. He has always been one. He will always be one. When he lies, he is speaking in his native language. He is of his father, the devil. He has been used and dumped by General @MBuhari, hence his bitterness!”
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