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 Changing Tide: Bayo Onanuga Acknowledges Yoruba Support for Peter Obi
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. 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"
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. Performance, policy, and persona are becoming just as
As we look toward future elections, this admission serves as a reminder to all political parties:
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. There is a healthy
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