Okonkwo Samuel
Having seen Obi as the symbol of what is lacking in Nigeria, most Nigerians, wearied of the ugly status quo, started expressing their support for him through the ubiquitous “Obi-dient” movement.
How do we define the “Obi-dient” movement? They represent a flame that set the mind of Nigerians afire with the dream of political emancipation.
What some do not realise is that “Obi-dient” has become a byword for all those who are disappointed with the condition of Nigeria, which include a sizable proportion of the elderly demograph.
We tend to ascribe the “Obi-dients’” zealotry to the youth population of the group because they are naturally more impulsive, inflexible in resolution, resourcefully minded and always rearing to go just as the elders of today reared to go in the 60s.
Who loves what is happening In Nigeria?
Who wants an Escobar to become his President?
Who enjoyed the stultifying effect, which the recurrence of Buhari’s ill health had on governance in his almost eight regrettable years in the saddle of leadership?
The prospect of our having a similar dose of Buhari’s political maladministration is threatening to repeat itself on a more sinister proportion?
Written by Valentine Obienyem, SSA Media to the Labour Party 2023 Presidential Candidate Peter Obi
