A social media controversy has erupted around a United Kingdom–based leader of the Obidient movement after an X (formerly Twitter) user publicly accused him of failing to repay an alleged £1,500 debt linked to a traditional savings group.
The allegation was made in a post shared by David Ade, known on X as @Dayveed_Ade, who directly called out two individuals, including the account @Oluomoofderby, over the claimed unpaid funds. In the post, Ade accused them of engaging in what he described as “criminal behavior” and urged public attention to the matter.
“Go and pay Elizabeth her £1,500 from the ajo group both of you belong to. And leave this criminal behavior in 2025!” Ade wrote. He further appealed to other users on the platform, adding, “Please help me tag that tyrant so this message gets to him.”
The post, which has since gained traction online, centers on an ajo group — a rotational savings and credit association commonly used within African communities both at home and in the diaspora, where members contribute fixed sums periodically and take turns receiving lump payments.
While the individual accused is described online as a prominent UK-based figure within the Obidient movement — a political support group linked to Nigeria’s Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi — no official response had been issued by the accused parties at the time of filing this report.
The allegation has sparked debate across social media, with users expressing mixed reactions ranging from calls for accountability to caution against trial by social media. Some commentators have urged the accused to clarify the situation publicly, while others warned against making unverified claims online.
As of now, the claim remains an allegation circulating on X, with no confirmation from law enforcement authorities or independent verification regarding the existence or status of the alleged £1,500 debt.
The situation highlights how internal financial disputes within community groups can quickly escalate into public controversies in the age of social media, especially when they involve individuals with political or advocacy profiles.