A prominent member of the Obidient movement, Rev. Karigwe, has accused activist Omoyele Sowore of using his campaign for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to weaken the growing political influence of Peter Obi in the Southeast.
Rev. Karigwe, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), claimed that Sowore’s consistent advocacy for Kanu’s release appears more political than humanitarian. He said the move could divert attention and loyalty from Peter Obi, who has built a strong following in the region since the 2023 general election.
According to him, releasing Kanu at this stage might redirect the emotions and political energy of many southeasterners, creating divisions within the Obidient movement and reducing Obi’s hold on the region.
He further alleged that Sowore’s recent interest in causes that could reshape political alignments in the East might be part of a broader plan that benefits the ruling establishment rather than ordinary citizens.