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

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.

What drove this segment of the South-West to look beyond a "son of the soil" candidate? Several factors come to mind: Onanuga’s willingness to admit this reality is, in

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.

The Changing Tide: Bayo Onanuga Acknowledges Yoruba Support for Peter Obi Performance, policy, and persona are becoming just as

In a political landscape often defined by rigid ethnic lines, a recent statement by Bayo Onanuga, a prominent figure in the APC and Special Adviser to President Tinubu, has sent ripples through the Nigerian commentary space.

As we look toward future elections, this admission serves as a reminder to all political parties: Several factors come to mind: Voters across all

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.