The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has described the Obidient Movement, a support base for Peter Obi, as one of the biggest political scams in Nigeria’s history.
Sowore made the remarks while reacting to criticism of Obi by his former campaign spokesperson, Ndi Kato, who reportedly accused the former Anambra State governor of having a serious leadership deficit.
In a post on his official X account, the activist questioned why some people who had spent years promoting Obi were now making criticisms similar to those he had previously raised against the politician.
He accused supporters of the movement of abandoning the principles they once defended.
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!”
The AAC candidate also cited philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s statement that truth passes through three stages: ridicule, violent opposition and eventual acceptance.
He suggested that the criticism now coming from some former supporters of Obi reflected the final stage of that process.
Sowore has repeatedly criticised Obi and his supporters over their political positions, particularly amid discussions among opposition figures about adopting a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
