The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has described the Obidient Movement associated with former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as one of the biggest political scams in Nigeria’s history.
Sowore made the remarks while reacting to criticisms of Obi by his former campaign spokesperson, Ndi Kato, who reportedly accused the former presidential candidate of having a significant leadership deficit.
In a post shared on his official X account, Sowore questioned the apparent change of position among some individuals who had previously spent years promoting Obi but were now seemingly acknowledging criticisms he claimed to have consistently raised against the politician.
The AAC presidential candidate expressed disappointment with what he perceived as inconsistencies among Obi’s supporters, arguing that the political movement had failed to live up to the principles and expectations it initially promoted.
Describing the Obidient project in strong terms, Sowore wrote:
“Apart from Buhari’s political mass deception and Tinubu’s scam and con artistry and his prowess in political manipulations, this Obidient project, too, has to be one of the biggest political scams ever pulled off in Nigeria’s political history!”
His comments have added another dimension to the ongoing political debate surrounding Peter Obi’s leadership, political influence and the future of the Obidient Movement.
The controversy also highlights continuing disagreements within Nigeria’s opposition political space, particularly among political figures and supporters who once rallied behind similar political aspirations but now appear to hold differing positions on leadership and political strategy.
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