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

Voters across all regions are feeling the pinch of inflation and unemployment. For some, the promise of "frugal governance" and "production over consumption" resonated louder than ethnic ties.

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. Voters across all regions are feeling the pinch

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

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. In major hubs like Lagos, the electorate is

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?

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.