An American woman has accused President Goodluck Jonathan’s special assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri, of impersonation and identity theft.

Mr. Omokri had used the now infamous moniker, Wendell Simlin, in his attempt to link the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Lamido Sanusi, to the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Back in February 2014, Mr. Omokri wound up in a scandal after digital footprint of an article that tried to link the spike in Boko Haram attack to the suspension of Mr. Sanusi as CBN governor was traced to him.

The Califonia- based woman, Deborah Campbell, told Sahara Reporters in a series of emails and telephone conversation that her son, based in Hercules, California, is the real Wendel Simlin.

She explained that she is married to Mr. Omokri’s brother-in-law and that the president’s aide exploited the relationship to perpetrate forgery.

“I am the true Wendell Simlin’s mother here in the States. Appalled to find out my son has been a victim of identity theft, judging from the articles I recently read in your newspaper. Reno met my son after I married his wife’s brother,” she said in an email.

“There are pictures on my facebook of Reno’s wife, kids and my ex-husband Godwin Melle. He is Reno’s wife’s brother.”

Mr. Omokri, who was based in the United States before coming to Nigeria to work for Mr. Jonathan, may be soon be facing criminal charges as Ms.Campbell has promised to involve U.S. authorities if her son’s name is not cleared.

Mr. Omokri could not be reached to comment for this story. Calls to his known telephone number did not connect, and he is yet to respond to a text message sent to him.

Source: www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/174113-wendell-simlin-american-woman-accuses-reno-omokri-identity-theft.html

I hope this isn't another publicity stunt??

If the woman is sure, then she and her son should press charges. He needs to be taught some lessons in integrity.

For Reno to keep mute about this, i suspect foul play. Maybe he s still working on his rejoinder.

This is a link to a BBC publication that covers this controversy in detail. http://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-26481508

It is possible that the accusations are part of an elaborate attempt to frame Omokri. Carlo De Micheli, an independent security expert, says the evidence can't be taken as concrete proof - but points out that it would be a bizarre strategy for Sanusi's supporters to falsify documents incriminating him, and subsequently try to clear his name.

Reno might have been framed they have a very weak proof... Some one can write a really damaging article about Good luck Jonathan and modify the meta tag to show that it is sent by buhari himself find screen shot example attached.

hahahahaha omokri will still bring the downfall of his master.


buhari for president

Matthewbriggs:
Very weak proof... I can write a really damaging article about Good luck jonathan and modify the meta tag to show that it is sent by buhari himself find screen shot attached.

are you Reno Omokri? Why don't you wait for Reno to refute the allegation before claiming you know eveything. Are you going to tell me that the woman is not an in-law to Reno? Nonsense!!
All these kids from Romance section sef. Mtscheeew!

berem:
are you Reno Omokri? Why don't you wait for Reno to refute the allegation before claiming you know eveything.
All these kids from Romance section sef. Mtscheeew!

For your information MADAM, I never stated that he is guilty or innocent. I simply stated the fact that she, or whoever is peddling this news has a very weak evidence ... Shikena.

Which romance section ... Politics is my most visited section. I have always been on the sideline watching how you and your ilk are trying to sell to us the idea that a man who thinks he can fix Nigerian's economy by stabilizing oil prices is the best thing for Nigeria since sliced bread.

this apc people are despicable!
Jonthan please live up to your promise to deal with trouble makers!
send one korofo with koboko to deal with useless people like berem.

Controversies always trails Jonathan's aides. We can't wait to get them kicked in february

The only talent Jonathan has is to surround his cabinet with crooks, thugs, thieves and incompetent people
#can't wait for feb14

berem:
weak evidence? Are you Reno Omockery to say whether it is a weak evidence or not?
Dude,please endeavour to re-contest for Mr. Nairaland next year. you need the title seriously!

Are we moving from an issue based discussion to personal attacks ... Is this how you run issue based campaigns.

I am not Reno ... I am a Nigerian who is enjoying his basic fundamental human right of speech, I have the right to question her evidence and to express my opinion freely with out fear of been put in jail. I am thankful this is not 1985 where decree 4 was in full force by the former dictator.

I would not want to vote a man who is against freedom of speech.

Matthewbriggs:


Are we moving from an issue based discussion to personal attacks ... Is this how you run issue based campaigns.

I am not Reno ... I am Nigerian who is enjoying his basic fundamental human right of speech, I have the right to question her evidence and to express his opinion freely with out fear of been put in jail. I am thankful this is not 1985 where decree 4 was in full force by the former dictator.

Exactly what I want you to prove. Thank you!

It is possible that the accusations are part of an elaborate attempt to frame Omokri. Carlo De Micheli, an independent security expert, says the evidence can't be taken as concrete proof

The BBC is right, they may be trying to frame Reno Omokri.

berem
weak evidence? Are you Reno Omockery to say whether it is a weak evidence or not?
Dude,please endeavour to re-contest for Mr. Nairaland next year. you need the title seriously!

Face the issue or how about you contesting Miss fat lady next year?

berem:
Exactly what I want you to prove. Thank you!

You are welcome.

Kundagarten:

Face the issue or how about you contesting Miss fat lady next year?

wow!

berem:
are you Reno Omokri? Why don't you wait for Reno to refute the allegation before claiming you know eveything. Are you going to tell me that the woman is not an in-law to Reno? Nonsense!!
All these kids from Romance section sef. Mtscheeew!

Prove to them you are matured instead before u start ur barage of insults again exploit less agressive means to do so

kheart:
An American woman has accused President Goodluck Jonathan’s special assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri, of impersonation and identity theft.

Mr. Omokri had used the now infamous moniker, Wendell Simlin, in his attempt to link the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Lamido Sanusi, to the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Back in February 2014, Mr. Omokri wound up in a scandal after digital footprint of an article that tried to link the spike in Boko Haram attack to the suspension of Mr. Sanusi as CBN governor was traced to him.

The Califonia- based woman, Deborah Campbell, told Sahara Reporters in a series of emails and telephone conversation that her son, based in Hercules, California, is the real Wendel Simlin.

She explained that she is married to Mr. Omokri’s brother-in-law and that the president’s aide exploited the relationship to perpetrate forgery.

“I am the true Wendell Simlin’s mother here in the States. Appalled to find out my son has been a victim of identity theft, judging from the articles I recently read in your newspaper. Reno met my son after I married his wife’s brother,” she said in an email.

“There are pictures on my facebook of Reno’s wife, kids and my ex-husband Godwin Melle. He is Reno’s wife’s brother.”

Mr. Omokri, who was based in the United States before coming to Nigeria to work for Mr. Jonathan, may be soon be facing criminal charges as Ms.Campbell has promised to involve U.S. authorities if her son’s name is not cleared.

Mr. Omokri could not be reached to comment for this story. Calls to his known telephone number did not connect, and he is yet to respond to a text message sent to him.

Source: www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/174113-wendell-simlin-american-woman-accuses-reno-omokri-identity-theft.html

If there is any truth in this statement the reno shld be prosecuted the moment he stepped feet on american soil. He has gone too far. This is what too much talk and vague analysis results into. Dumbfounded nonsense

I don't know why our government aides are so desperate to do bad things.

If she like make she involve any government all those laws for America no dey apply to naija, we have strong men over here not strong institutions, I know what am saying, untouchable

theV0ice:
I hope this isn't another publicity stunt??

If the woman is sure, then she and her son should press charges. He needs to be taught some lessons in integrity.

Publicity stunt?? Who is there in Nigeria that keeps tabs on what goes on in government that doesn't know about this incident?? Reno O'mockery was busted on twitter trying to pass off as Wendell Simlin and to this day, mum's been the word for him!

I hope the "Imam Sadiq" fake is soon found out as well.

omenka:
Publicity stunt?? Who is there in Nigeria that keeps tabs on what goes on in government that doesn't know about this incident?? Reno O'mockery was busted on twitter trying to pass off as Wendell Simlin and to this day, mum's been the word for him!

I hope the "Imam Sadiq" fake is soon found out as well.

Yeah bro. I read about the shameful Reno "Wendel slim" omokri saga. I just didn't know there's a living Wendel slim whose identity he stole.

If the woman's is the Wendel slim, then they should press charges and ensure he pays his dues......in jail

Matthewbriggs:


For your information MADAM, I never stated that he is guilty or innocent. I simply stated the fact that she, or whoever is peddling this news has a very weak evidence ... Shikena.

Which romance section ... Politics is my most visited section. I have always been on the sideline watching how you and your ilk are trying to sell to us the idea that a man who thinks he can fix Nigerian's economy by stabilizing oil prices is the best thing for Nigeria since sliced bread.

He'll do so buy DICTATING to other oil producing countries especially the OPEC bloc on the quantity of crude oil to be produced and sold.

Then to the US on how much shale oil production can be done. Clueless calling another clueless!

What do u expect of an assistant to gej? Bunch of image destroyers!

Reno Omokiri, na only you waka come?

Lies!!!

Reno is on Nairaland. Wont reveal his handle...

Eheeernrn wetin concern me with reno or gino d only tin wey concern me nah GMB-OSINBAJO2015

wao I made FP

GEJ is surrounded with shameless and clueless officials

TEAM BUHARI