Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, known as the “Obidients,” for allegedly orchestrating the mass reporting of Omoyele Sowore’s Facebook page, leading to its suspension. Adeyanju described the action as undemocratic and an attempt to suppress dissenting voices.
In a statement released on Sunday, Adeyanju expressed disappointment over the incident, stating, “It is disappointing that Peter Obi’s supporters, known as the Obidient group, ganged up to report Omoyele Sowore’s Facebook page simply because he keeps speaking the truth about their candidate. This shameful move led to the disabling of Sowore’s page. This is not democracy. If you truly want a better Nigeria, you don’t silence opposing voices.”
Adeyanju further criticized Obi’s tenure as governor of Anambra State, citing issues such as strikes by medical professionals, educational setbacks, and the refusal to conduct local government elections. He also referenced unresolved incidents involving the killings of members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) during Obi’s administration.
Highlighting Obi’s political journey from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), and subsequently to the Labour Party, Adeyanju questioned the consistency of Obi’s political ideology.
He emphasized that Sowore has consistently stood for truth and justice, and that the attacks by Obidient supporters, allegedly supported and sanctioned by Peter Obi himself, aim to conceal the truth.
Adeyanju concluded by asserting that the opposition is not against Peter Obi personally, but against the perceived misinformation and image management by his followers. “We won’t let politics become a cult. Nigeria deserves truth and accountability,” he stated.
