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

It suggests that the South-West is not a political monolith. There is a healthy, internal debate happening about the future of Nigeria and who is best suited to lead it. The Road Ahead

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?

As we look toward future elections, this admission serves as a reminder to all political parties: It suggests that the South-West is not a political monolith

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.

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. Voters here often judge candidates on their urban

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.

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? Performance, policy, and persona are becoming just as

What drove this segment of the South-West to look beyond a "son of the soil" candidate? Several factors come to mind: