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Why IPOB's Biggest Enemy Today Is Peter Obi

IPOB stands for secession. Break Up. Scatter the country. Let everybody answer his father's name.

Millions of Igbos heeded their ideological call. For years and years......and years.

..and then Peter Obi came.

Peter Obi's rise to the very pinnacle of the Nigerian political universe, gathering millions of votes from Hausas, Fulanis, Yorubas, Edos, Tivs, Ijaws, Itsekiris, Kalabaris and Ogonis among others, who queued up for hours in the hot sun to vote in an Igbo man from Anambra state as their president, has struck a deadly sword in the central claim of Igbo marginalisation upon which IPOB bases its agitation.

Suddenly, Igbos find themselves political heavyweights in Lagos, the nation's foremost city-state and industrial powerhouse.

Talk of Igbo marginalisation seems an antiquated miasma.

A discarded anachronism entertained only by a tiny, radical stratum of IPOB strongheads.

The rest of Igboland has moved on. Their candidate Obi came unbelievably close to winning the presidency. His destiny - to lead the nation one day - seems almost a matter of course, as his support intensifies across the nation, even in the post-election era.

He builds on the momentum of nationwide support, he wins next time, especially if the Tinubu administration fails to perform.

(Sure, the election results are still being challenged, but we're assuming here that Tinubu would be president)

So ALL THIS leaves IPOB in a very awkward situation.

They cannot be seen to be too vociferous in their secessionist noises, as it dampens national enthusiasm for an Igbo presidency, and by extension, Peter Obi's chances going forward.

Obi's rise has made Igbos believe they are indeed part of the Nigerian family.

Secessionist idealism is quietly shunned, like a dog reluctant to return to its vomit.

So the biggest threat to IPOB's continued relevance (and thus, existence) is Peter Obi.

He is their greatest enemy.

Uh huh.

Napata77:
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Why IPOB's Biggest Enemy Today Is Peter Obi

IPOB stands for secession. Break Up. Scatter the country. Let everybody answer his father's name.

Millions of Igbos heeded their ideological call. For years and years......and years.

..and then Peter Obi came.

Peter Obi's rise to the very pinnacle of the Nigerian political universe, gathering millions of votes from Hausas, Fulanis, Yorubas, Edos, Tivs, Ijaws, Itsekiris, Kalabaris and Ogonis among others, who queued up for hours in the hot sun to vote in an Igbo man from Anambra state as their president, has struck a deadly sword in the central claim of Igbo marginalisation upon which IPOB bases its agitation.

Suddenly, Igbos find themselves political heavyweights in Lagos, the nation's foremost city-state and industrial powerhouse.

Talk of Igbo marginalisation seems an antiquated miasma.

A discarded anachronism entertained only by a tiny, radical stratum of IPOB strongheads.

The rest of Igboland has moved on. Their candidate Obi came unbelievably close to winning the presidency. His destiny - to lead the nation one day - seems almost a matter of course, as his support intensifies across the nation, even in the post-election era.

He builds on the momentum of nationwide support, he wins next time, especially if the Tinubu administration fails to perform.

(Sure, the election results are still being challenged, but we're assuming here that Tinubu would be president)

So ALL THIS leaves IPOB in a very awkward situation.

They cannot be seen to be too vociferous in their secessionist noises, as it dampens national enthusiasm for an Igbo presidency, and by extension, Peter Obi's chances going forward.

Obi's rise has made Igbos believe they are indeed part of the Nigerian family.

Secessionist idealism is quietly shunned, like a dog reluctant to return to its vomit.

So the biggest threat to IPOB's continued relevance (and thus, existence) is Peter Obi.

He is their greatest enemy.

We have heard that.
Any other thing or henceforth remain SILENT.

"Sophisticated morons'"

Wiseandtrue:
Weaklings, na Igbos dey power since 1960 bah

They are your problem

Quantinue

Kindly STFU if you have nothing relevant to the topic to contribute.

AskProf:


We have heard that.
Any other thing or henceforth remain SILENT.

"Sophisticated morons'"

What is this one saying?

An interesting take on things, it has been a while since I have found something worth deliberating on in Nairaland.

I however question the assertion that Obi came "unbelievably close to winning the Presidency", he did come a distant 3rd based on the official results which I appreciate are not just disputed but are being litigated upon.

The hard work starts now for Obi, whether or not he wins his court case to be president, those followers of his that intersect with IPOB will need to be kept on board moving forward, not an easy feat.

He can take pride in the fact that he has proven to be a genuine third force in Naija politics, the establishment now realise they do have to work hard as it is no lomger "business as usual".

I hope he can keep the momentum going. We will all benefit in the long run if he does

aswani:
An interesting take on things, it has been a while since I have found something worth deliberating on in Nairaland.

I however question the assertion that Obi came "unbelievably close to winning the Presidency", he did come a distant 3rd based on the official results which I appreciate are not just disputed but are being litigated upon.

The hard work starts now for Obi, whether or not he wins his court case to be president, those followers of his that intersect with IPOB will need to be kept on board moving forward, not an easy feat.

He can take pride in the fact that he has proven to be a genuine third force in Naija politics, the establishment now realise they do have to work hard as it is no lomger "business as usual".

I hope he can keep the momentum going. We will all benefit in the long run if he does

Good points.

Bump!

aswani:
An interesting take on things, it has been a while since I have found something worth deliberating on in Nairaland.

I however question the assertion that Obi came "unbelievably close to winning the Presidency", he did come a distant 3rd based on the official results which I appreciate are not just disputed but are being litigated upon.

The hard work starts now for Obi, whether or not he wins his court case to be president, those followers of his that intersect with IPOB will need to be kept on board moving forward, not an easy feat.

He can take pride in the fact that he has proven to be a genuine third force in Naija politics, the establishment now realise they do have to work hard as it is no lomger "business as usual".

I hope he can keep the momentum going. We will all benefit in the long run if he does

You will benefit from it in the long run and that's only why you want him to keep the momentum going. Discrediting the fact that Obi's votes where well rigged and suppressed nationwide, even in his supposed strongholds. Sometimes try to be objective and remove bias when trying to comment with intelligence on a public forum as this. Your writings shows a peak selfish entity.

NB: Both APC and PDP are scared of Obi & LP right now because they know how well he did in the last election. I am not saying Obi possibly came first but I know for a fact Obi came close to winning and the third position given to him is very unfair.