Reno Omokri says President Tinubu never investigated by FBI, only clients were

Reno Omokri, Nigeria's ambassador-designate to Mexico, told Channels Television's Sunday Politics that President Bola Tinubu was never investigated by the US Federal Bureau of Investigation. He said only certain clients linked to Tinubu were investigated and indicted over suspicious funds, and that Tinubu agreed to forfeiture of those funds when the issue was raised.

The clarification directly counters ongoing allegations that Tinubu himself was under FBI investigation for drug-trafficking or money-laundering. Setting the record straight influences public trust, shapes political discourse, and affects perceptions of the administration's integrity as the country looks ahead to future elections.

Omokri described Tinubu as an accountant who held client funds; those clients were indicted, leading the funds to be flagged as suspicious. He added that Tinubu consented to forfeiture when the matter was brought to his attention, and no further legal action against the President was mentioned. The interview did not present any documents or independent evidence to support the claim.

Given Omokri's position as a presidential appointee, how should readers weigh this clarification against other sources reporting an FBI investigation? What additional verification would you seek before accepting the claim as fact?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/14/tinubu-not-investigated-by-fbi-reno-omokri/