Why Do They Leave?

I understand the difficulty in nuancing even the sanest of arguments against a Peter Obi in an era where emotion governs logic. But, what must be said, must be said and no time is too late to do the right thing.

It is no longer news that Mr. Peter Obi is not Soludo’s political ally, at least not today. As a Soludo Apostle and supporter, it is convenient for me to also say that I am not a Peter apologist, at least, not when he is everywhere campaigning against APGA and Soludo. However, as a growing member of the political class I am sincerely worried about Peter’s leadership philosophy and how it is difficult to make disciples off those who enjoy his political opportunism.

Unless, may be, it is to his strategic advantage that he, like the chicken, assembles only to dissemble. Since the Obidient wave, Peter’s political protégés have remained unstable like Reuben in Genesis 49:4 “unstable as water, and [have had] no preeminence.

First was Valentine Ozigbo, then Kenneth Okonkwo. A few days ago, Peter was everywhere with Chidi Amamgbo telling the people of Ihiala and Anambra South to vote him into the Senate. That journey ended a huge failure with the ADC securing less than 2% of total votes cast. Today, Amamgbo has been reported in the news to have left Peter and the ADC to join the APC. In the Anambra State Assembly, “Peter’s boys” are leaving in droves.

Hon Paul Obu representing Orumba north state constituency and Hon Pat Okafor representing Onitsha North 2, have defected to APC and Hon. Nigeria Chidimma Mbachu of Awka South State Constituency 1 has defected to the YPP. These were people who enjoyed the 2023 OBIDIENT wave.

The sincere question is, “Why do they leave?” It’s either they are running from something or they are simply mirroring the political merry-go-rounding of their mentor.

— Mazi Ejimofor Opara