According to a video published on the official YouTube channel of Arise News on Monday, May 18, 2026, the Legal Team Lead of the Obidient Movement, Vincent Otakpupu, recounted a touching personal experience that he said reflects the widespread emotional support for former presidential candidate Peter Obi.…....
Speaking during an interview about the future of the NDC and political preparations ahead of the 2027 elections, Otakpupu said that support for Obi continues to cut across different age groups and social classes. He explained that many Nigerians still view Obi as a symbol of hope, accountability, and better governance despite the country’s ongoing political and economic difficulties.
To illustrate the depth of public feeling, Otakpupu shared a moment he described as particularly emotional. According to him, while he was in church, an 8-year-old child approached him and said, “Tell Peter Obi not to worry, because God is with him.”
He said the encounter showed how strongly people even children are emotionally connected to Obi’s political movement and message.
Otakpupu further argued that the growing interest in the NDC and Obi’s political ideology reflects a broader desire among Nigerians for reform-oriented leadership, transparency, fairness, and improved governance across the country.
