Peter Obi: Hon Samson Osagie Speaks on 'Obidient' Movement Ahead of Polls
- A respected political economist, Hon (Dr) Samson Osagie has shared his thoughts on the 'OBIdient' movement
- Hon Osagie, a former principal officer in the House of Reps, said the movement indicates that Nigeria's political atmosphere have become more democratized
- He, however, noted that while Peter Obi has expanded the political space, he will need do a lot of work to win the 2023 polls
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FCT, Abuja - A former minority whip in the House of Representatives, Hon Samson Osagie has described the 'OBIdient' movement as “a response of the younger population of the citizenry to the perceived disappointment from the ruling class in the polity.”
Hon Osagie who is the current chairman of the African Bar Association, made the comment while speaking to Legit.ng in an exclusive interview.
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Osagie who is a renowned Attorney-At-Law, Chartered Arbitrator, and a senior lecturer at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies said:
“Take it or leave it, it has always shown that some of them (Nigerian youths) are waking up to the reality of the powers in their hands, so they try to initiate a change in the leadership of this nation.
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“For once, we are experiencing a political transition which have become more democratized by an established political space accommodating more tendencies and expanding the political atmosphere, such that rather than have a two-horse race, we now have a four-horse race and majorly a three-horse race.
“So, definitely it is a sign of an improvement of our democratic journey. Our democracy has survived and it has now gotten to a point where the space is widening with new entrants and political gladiators throwing their hats into the ring because of the democratization of the entire process.
“The political landscape has already changed. There is no denying the fact that that has happened.”
Speaking on the 'OBIdients' rally in various states of the federation, the All Progressives Congress chieftain said such processions are not enough to win elections in Nigeria.
He noted:
“Until the elections are done and the results are counted, no one should fantasize about winning.
“While Peter Obi has expanded the political space and he will definitely make an impact, he will need do a lot of work to win this election. It goes beyond demonstration from one city to another. Election is more than that.”
2023: 'Obidient' coordinator rejects Okowa’s appointment in Delta
Recall that the coordinator of Obidient movement in Isoko South Local Government of Delta state, Mr Omenuwoma Josiah recently rejected Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s appointment as special assistant on youth mobilization.
Governor Okowa who is also the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, offered Omenuwoma the appointment on Friday, July 22.
But in a statement posted on his Facebook handle, Josiah declared full support for Obi.
Peter Obi: BBC says Labour Party candidate is inspiring Nigerian youths
Meanwhile, the BBC has described Obi as a politician inspiring Nigerian youths ahead of the 2023 general elections.
According to the international media outlet, the Labour Party presidential candidate has emerged as a powerful force ahead of the elections.
The media firm also stated that Obi energises voters with messages of prudence and accountability that are amplified by an army of social media users.
Source: Legit.ng
