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A social media account linked to KentOkwesa, a London-based screenwriter, has been placed under protection following reported threats allegedly issued by some members of the Obidient movement.

KentOkwesa, who identifies as a 25-year-old screenwriter using they/them pronouns, describes their creative work as focusing on narratives that highlight relationships between Black queer people. The account biography also indicates that they are based in London, England, and joined the platform in November 2023.

The development comes amid swirling online speculation regarding a supposed connection between KentOkwesa and Oseloka Obi, the son of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to social media chatter, the association sparked backlash from certain supporters of Obi, popularly referred to as “Obidients.”

In response to mounting pressure and alleged threats, the screenwriter’s posts were locked, making their profile inaccessible to the general public. A notification on their page now states: “These posts are protected. Only confirmed followers have access to @KentOkwesa’s posts and complete profile.”

The incident highlights growing concerns about online harassment and the intrusion of political fandom into the private lives of individuals loosely associated with public figures. Critics have argued that such behavior undermines the democratic spirit of political engagement, while also raising questions about the safety of queer voices in both political and digital spaces.

So far, there has been no official response from Oseloka Obi or his family regarding the online controversy or the alleged relationship claims fueling the threats.

Kankere:
Everyone is an Obidients to them. How did they know it was Obidients that attacked him?

Kankere:
Everyone is an Obidients to them. How did they know it was Obidients that attacked him?

jmoore:
Podium reporter is the media wing of APC Tinubu bots.

esnbrutality:
We are preparing for TINUBUs daughter. Una go cry tire. Una never see anything sef.

They know...but as normal with their ancestral behaviour. they always project what they do on others. This period na fire for fire!!

LagosOrigin:
That tinubu daughter is a confirmed lesbo and she's not hiding it .

When dem post TINUBU daughter own...no shout and cry victimhood oooo!!!
As una start we go finish am

Goodvibes007:
One of them below.
That tweet was very funny. Batist and atikulate were wishing the boy a happy birthday, obidients instead were all out harassing the boy..