Japheth Omojuwa, once loud, fearless, and unapologetically Nigerian. He supposedly called out corruption, dragged politicians, and made people believe digital activism could spark real change. But somewhere along the way, the firebrand became a foot soldier, for the very system he once swore to dismantle.
Back in the Jonathan era, Omojuwa mocked the president for ringing the NYSE bell. He called it a distraction from real governance. He even backed a petition to strip Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of her honorary doctorate, accusing her of defending corruption.
Fast-forward to 2023, and he’s praising Tinubu for ringing the NASDAQ bell. The same Tinubu whose regime has plunged Nigerians into fuel hikes, inflation, and despair - in his words describing Tinubu as “shaping up to be the darling of Corporate America,” The same MC Oluomo, Tinubu’s enforcer, who terrorized voters in Lagos? Omojuwa is now polishing his image.
What happened to the man who supposedly once stood for truth?
While people queue for fuel and pray not to be kidnapped, Omojuwa tweets from Canada - safe, stable, and far removed from the mess he helps normalize. He enjoys clean water, working hospitals, and functioning systems. Meanwhile, he defends leaders who’ve denied those very things to millions of Nigerians.
That’s not just hypocrisy. That’s betrayal.
Let’s talk about Alpha Reach - Omojuwa’s PR firm. In 2021, it was exposed for running a social media campaign to launder the image of Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman accused of money laundering for Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. The campaign used Nigerian influencers to push the #FreeAlexSaab hashtag, trying to sway public opinion and court proceedings.
Even worse? Omojuwa allegedly listed former minister Obiageli Ezekwesili as a director of Alpha Reach without her consent. That’s not just unethical, it’s criminal.
Even Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok couldn’t ignore the contradiction. It listed Omojuwa among the “Top 10 Most Foolish Nigerian Influencers,” citing “ethnic hatred” and “inconsistency.” Grok didn’t stop there, it echoed user accusations that Omojuwa subtly fueled tribal divisions during the 2023 elections.
When artificial intelligence starts calling out your ethics, maybe it’s time to reflect.
Omojuwa’s tweets aren’t just opinions. They shape narratives. They embolden corrupt leaders. They drown out real activists. And they make it harder for Nigerians to believe in change. He’s not just complicit, he’s instrumental.
This isn’t personal. It’s national.
Nigerians deserve influencers who speak truth to power, not those who cozy up to it. We deserve voices that amplify justice, not tribalism. And we deserve to call out betrayal when we see it, especially when it’s dressed up as patriotism.
Influence without integrity is dangerous. Omojuwa cannot continue to wear the mask of a reformer while acting as a foot soldier for oppression. The Nigerian people deserve better - better governance, better representation, and better truth-tellers.
Let this be a warning to all digital enablers of tyranny: history will remember not just the tyrants, but those who helped them thrive.
Omojuwa sold out. And we’re not buying it.