Former Nigerian Minister Uche Onoh has refuted claims by the Senate that no petition was submitted regarding the ambassadorial nomination of Reno Omokri, insisting that official correspondence was delivered in line with legislative procedures. Onoh, who has been actively involved in advocacy for transparency in ambassadorial appointments, maintained that the petition was properly filed to highlight alleged procedural irregularities and to request legislative scrutiny of Omokri’s nomination.
The disagreement underscores continuing tensions between certain stakeholders and the National Assembly over the vetting and confirmation process for diplomatic postings. Onoh emphasized the importance of due diligence and transparency in ambassadorial selections, suggesting that overlooking petitions or procedural concerns could undermine the credibility of the nomination process. The Senate has yet to provide further clarification or documentation to substantiate its claim that no petition was received.
