Deji Adeyanju Slams ‘Obidient’ Movement Over Online Harassment of Prominent Nigerians
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has once again criticized the online conduct of supporters of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, popularly called the “Obidient” movement.
Speaking in an interview reported by The Cable on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Adeyanju alleged that Obi’s supporters have consistently harassed prominent Nigerians who chose not to support the former Anambra governor.
He cited respected personalities in arts, culture, and politics — including veteran actress Joke Silva and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka — as victims of coordinated online attacks.
According to him, dissent and neutrality are no longer tolerated by these online “mobs,” who insult, demonize, and even label critics as part of what they call the “Obidient Gulag” — a reference to the infamous Soviet labor camps of the mid-20th century.
Adeyanju also referenced the backlash against actress Mercy Johnson, who faced severe criticism after endorsing President Bola Tinubu at an APC rally. He argued that such cyberbullying discourages freedom of expression and undermines Nigeria’s democratic values.
“Reducing politics to intimidation and mob action on social media risks creating deeper societal divisions,” he warned.
While Adeyanju’s remarks have fueled renewed debate about civility in political discourse, some observers insist that the passion of Obi’s supporters stems from long-standing frustration with Nigeria’s political elite.
Nonetheless, his comments have reopened conversations about tolerance, democracy, and the growing influence of social media in Nigerian politics.
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has once again criticized the online conduct of supporters of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, popularly called the “Obidient” movement.
Speaking in an interview reported by The Cable on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Adeyanju alleged that Obi’s supporters have consistently harassed prominent Nigerians who chose not to support the former Anambra governor.
He cited respected personalities in arts, culture, and politics — including veteran actress Joke Silva and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka — as victims of coordinated online attacks.
According to him, dissent and neutrality are no longer tolerated by these online “mobs,” who insult, demonize, and even label critics as part of what they call the “Obidient Gulag” — a reference to the infamous Soviet labor camps of the mid-20th century.
Adeyanju also referenced the backlash against actress Mercy Johnson, who faced severe criticism after endorsing President Bola Tinubu at an APC rally. He argued that such cyberbullying discourages freedom of expression and undermines Nigeria’s democratic values.
“Reducing politics to intimidation and mob action on social media risks creating deeper societal divisions,” he warned.
While Adeyanju’s remarks have fueled renewed debate about civility in political discourse, some observers insist that the passion of Obi’s supporters stems from long-standing frustration with Nigeria’s political elite.
Nonetheless, his comments have reopened conversations about tolerance, democracy, and the growing influence of social media in Nigerian politics.
Deji Adeyanju Slams ‘Obidient’ Movement Over Online Harassment of Prominent Nigerians
Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has once again criticized the online conduct of supporters of Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, popularly called the “Obidient” movement.
Speaking in an interview reported by The Cable on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Adeyanju alleged that Obi’s supporters have consistently harassed prominent Nigerians who chose not to support the former Anambra governor.
He cited respected personalities in arts, culture, and politics — including veteran actress Joke Silva and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka — as victims of coordinated online attacks.
According to him, dissent and neutrality are no longer tolerated by these online “mobs,” who insult, demonize, and even label critics as part of what they call the “Obidient Gulag” — a reference to the infamous Soviet labor camps of the mid-20th century.
Adeyanju also referenced the backlash against actress Mercy Johnson, who faced severe criticism after endorsing President Bola Tinubu at an APC rally. He argued that such cyberbullying discourages freedom of expression and undermines Nigeria’s democratic values.
“Reducing politics to intimidation and mob action on social media risks creating deeper societal divisions,” he warned.
While Adeyanju’s remarks have fueled renewed debate about civility in political discourse, some observers insist that the passion of Obi’s supporters stems from long-standing frustration with Nigeria’s political elite.
Nonetheless, his comments have reopened conversations about tolerance, democracy, and the growing influence of social media in Nigerian politics.
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