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

Onanuga’s willingness to admit this reality is, in itself, a step toward a more honest political discourse. Instead of dismissing dissenters as "traitors" to the ethnic cause, acknowledging their existence recognizes the diversity of thought within the Yoruba community.

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. Onanuga’s willingness to admit this reality is, in

This acknowledgment is significant for several reasons, signaling a shift in how political loyalty is viewed within the South-West. Moving Beyond "Ethnic Voting" Performance, policy, and persona are becoming just as

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. Moving Beyond "Ethnic Voting" The "Obidient" movement was

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?