I Must Admit That There Are Some Yorubas Who Believed That Obi Is Their Candidate - Bayo Onanuga Speaks - Legitvibes May 2026

Onanuga’s admission validates what the data already suggested: a growing segment of the Yoruba electorate is prioritizing ideology, governance track records, and personal conviction over ethnic affiliation. The support for Peter Obi (the Labour Party candidate) within the South-West wasn't just a statistical anomaly; it was a deliberate choice by voters seeking a different direction for the country. Why the Shift?

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.

In major hubs like Lagos, the electorate is increasingly cosmopolitan. Voters here often judge candidates on their urban development plans rather than their ancestry. A Sign of Political Maturity?

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