African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has launched a fresh attack on Peter Obi, describing the Obidient Movement as one of the biggest political scams in Nigeria’s history.
Sowore made the statement on Thursday, 12 November 2026, while reacting to renewed criticism of Obi by some individuals who previously supported his political ambition.
The activist’s comments followed remarks by Ndi Kato, a former spokesperson for Obi’s presidential campaign, who reportedly criticised the former Anambra State governor over what she described as a significant leadership deficit.
Reacting in a post on his official X account, Sowore questioned why some individuals who had spent years promoting Obi were now expressing concerns similar to those he had previously raised against the politician.
He wrote:
“Apart from Buhari’s political mass deception and Tinubu’s scam and con artistry and his prowess in political manipulations, this Obidient project, too, has to be one of the biggest political scams ever pulled off in Nigeria’s political history!”
Sowore also referenced the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer’s argument that truth passes through three stages: ridicule, violent opposition and eventual acceptance.
He suggested that the criticisms now emerging from some former supporters of Obi represented the final stage of that process, which he believes vindicates his earlier position.
The latest remarks add to Sowore’s longstanding criticism of Obi and the movement that gained considerable political attention during the 2023 presidential election.
The Obidient Movement became a major political force during the 2023 election campaign, mobilising supporters across different parts of the country, particularly among young Nigerians and urban voters.
Obi, who is now associated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), is among the opposition figures positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Sowore, meanwhile, has maintained his own presidential ambition under the AAC platform and has repeatedly criticised political arrangements aimed at producing a consensus opposition candidate.
His latest comments highlight the growing disagreements among opposition figures and political movements as preparations for the 2027 general election gather momentum.
However, Sowore’s description of the Obidient Movement remains his political assessment and has not been independently established as fact.
