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

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.

This acknowledgment is significant for several reasons, signaling a shift in how political loyalty is viewed within the South-West. Moving Beyond "Ethnic Voting"

The Changing Tide: Bayo Onanuga Acknowledges Yoruba Support for Peter Obi For decades, Nigerian politics has often been analyzed

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.

Voters across all regions are feeling the pinch of inflation and unemployment. For some, the promise of "frugal governance" and "production over consumption" resonated louder than ethnic ties. Performance, policy, and persona are becoming just as

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 "Obidient" movement was largely driven by a younger generation that is more connected via social media and less tied to traditional ethnic political structures. For some, the promise of "frugal governance" and

During a recent discussion, Onanuga made a candid admission that has caught many by surprise: