I Must Admit That There Are Some Yorubas Who Believed That Obi Is Their Candidate - Bayo Onanuga Speaks - Legitvibes Online

The "Obidient" movement was largely driven by a younger generation that is more connected via social media and less tied to traditional ethnic political structures.

It suggests that the South-West is not a political monolith. There is a healthy, internal debate happening about the future of Nigeria and who is best suited to lead it. The Road Ahead The "Obidient" movement was largely driven by a

Onanuga’s admission validates what the data already suggested: a growing segment of the Yoruba electorate is prioritizing ideology, governance track records, and personal conviction over ethnic affiliation. The support for Peter Obi (the Labour Party candidate) within the South-West wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a deliberate choice by voters seeking a different direction for the country. Why the Shift? The Road Ahead Onanuga’s admission validates what the

The Nigerian voter is evolving. Performance, policy, and persona are becoming just as important as a candidate's place of birth. If prominent strategists like Bayo Onanuga are noticing the shift, it means the era of taking "home base" support for granted may be coming to an end. The Nigerian voter is evolving

For decades, Nigerian politics has often been analyzed through the lens of the "bloc vote"—the idea that geopolitical zones vote as a monolith for "their own." However, the 2023 general election began to dismantle this narrative.

In major hubs like Lagos, the electorate is increasingly cosmopolitan. Voters here often judge candidates on their urban development plans rather than their ancestry. A Sign of Political Maturity?