Sassenach:
I have been closely following politics for a while now and must admit the Peter Obi checks a lot of the the right boxes that could make for a decent leader. I can’t help however the concern I feel when I read about or interact with his supporters. I understand the economic situation in Nigeria is presently devastating, but there are certain matters so many wouldn’t take for granted and ranks high on the list compared to stomach infrastructure. Here are some of the disturbing things I have noticed -
1. Pro dictator regimes e.g Russia - can someone please explain to me like I am a 5 year old why anyone in their right mind would support a country who invaded another sovereign nation and be ok with it.
2. Pro Trump - I don’t understand why folks whose ancestors were taken as slaves would support a racist bigot. Again please explain to me like I am 5 years old.
3. Anti LGBTQ - and please don’t quote the Bible on this argument. Their forefathers practiced this since time immemorial. Long before the white man came with his Bible. Tell me why you would support capital punishment for two consenting adults for loving who they love?
There are so many other disturbing traits about most of Obi’s supporters that I will add as I remember. Please add yours.

Sassenach:
I have been closely following politics for a while now and must admit the Peter Obi checks a lot of the the right boxes that could make for a decent leader. I can’t help however the concern I feel when I read about or interact with his supporters. I understand the economic situation in Nigeria is presently devastating, but there are certain matters so many wouldn’t take for granted and ranks high on the list compared to stomach infrastructure. Here are some of the disturbing things I have noticed -
1. Pro dictator regimes e.g Russia - can someone please explain to me like I am a 5 year old why anyone in their right mind would support a country who invaded another sovereign nation and be ok with it.
2. Pro Trump - I don’t understand why folks whose ancestors were taken as slaves would support a racist bigot. Again please explain to me like I am 5 years old.
3. Anti LGBTQ - and please don’t quote the Bible on this argument. Their forefathers practiced this since time immemorial. Long before the white man came with his Bible. Tell me why you would support capital punishment for two consenting adults for loving who they love?
There are so many other disturbing traits about most of Obi’s supporters that I will add as I remember. Please add yours.

Sassenach:
I just like to understand the reasons behind their thought process.

Sassenach:
I have actually been a member of this forum since 2009. I am very regular on nairaland but hardly make a post. These questions have been a major concern for me. When I tried to log in with my previous account, I couldn’t because it had been so long. Hence the reason I created a new account.

My creation of a new account however doesn’t erase the facts of my observations regarding majority of Peter Obi’s supporters.

Sassenach:
I have been closely following politics for a while now and must admit the Peter Obi checks a lot of the the right boxes that could make for a decent leader. I can’t help however the concern I feel when I read about or interact with his supporters. I understand the economic situation in Nigeria is presently devastating, but there are certain matters so many wouldn’t take for granted and ranks high on the list compared to stomach infrastructure. Here are some of the disturbing things I have noticed -
1. Pro dictator regimes e.g Russia - can someone please explain to me like I am a 5 year old why anyone in their right mind would support a country who invaded another sovereign nation and be ok with it.
2. Pro Trump - I don’t understand why folks whose ancestors were taken as slaves would support a racist bigot. Again please explain to me like I am 5 years old.
3. Anti LGBTQ - and please don’t quote the Bible on this argument. Their forefathers practiced this since time immemorial. Long before the white man came with his Bible. Tell me why you would support capital punishment for two consenting adults for loving who they love?
There are so many other disturbing traits about most of Obi’s supporters that I will add as I remember. Please add yours.

onez:
My brother this is your personal assumption. There is no truth in it. I'm OBIdient. I support Ukraine and support anybody but Trump.

Sassenach:

This isn’t actually an assumption. As stated in my original post, my perception is a result of my interactions both in person and on social media.

ImperialYoruba:
Peter Obi is dull. His supporters are duller.

Starcrest1:
Vote Obi because of Obi not because of his supporters.

No be him supporters dey contest don't be daft unless of course you are an urchin.

Sassenach:

Another observation - it is hard to carry out an intelligent, coherent dialogue with some of his supporters. How does this comment convince me as well as others who are on the fence to support your candidate?

Starcrest1:


Oga vote anybody wey you like it's not my job to convince you.

I don pass that level.......

Workch:
I am obedient, I don't support Trump, I am neutral as regards LGBT and yes, I think I support Russia in this war because of the western hegemony.

Sassenach:

So per your logic, it is ok for another country to invade a sovereign nation such as Nigeria due to perceived hegemony. In this vein, would you be upset at anyone who support herdsmen for invading an eastern territory in Nigeria?

jmoore:
Your observations are very poor.

Most Nigerian Muslims support Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Most Nigerian Muslims are antiLGBTQ.


So are most Muslims supporting Peter Obi?
I lived in the north for several years and I can confirm to you that northerners are actually the most tolerant of LGBTQ in Nigeria.
The yorubas I have interacted with are very diplomatic around such issues.
Igbos however are the most angry and tactless sect around matters surrounding homosexuality. My guess is that, the reason for such show of emotion is self loathing. There is no reason to feel so passionately about how others chose who they love unless it personally affects you.

I can authoritatively tell you that most Trump voters and supporters who are black are Nigerians as well as pro Russia.





Btw, homosexuality is insanity.. Inasmuch I don't support punishment for those into it, anyone supporting homosexuality is mentally deranged. Did you come into this world through the anus of a man?

jmoore:
Your observations are very poor.

Most Nigerian Muslims support Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Most Nigerian Muslims are antiLGBTQ.


So are most Muslims supporting Peter Obi?





Btw, homosexuality is insanity.. Inasmuch I don't support punishment for those into it, anyone supporting homosexuality is mentally deranged. Did you come into this world through the anus of a man?

Sassenach:
I have been closely following politics for a while now and must admit that Peter Obi checks a lot of the the right boxes that could make for a decent leader. I can’t help however the concern I feel when I read about or interact with his supporters. I understand the economic situation in Nigeria is presently devastating, but there are certain matters so many wouldn’t take for granted and ranks high on the list compared to stomach infrastructure. Here are some of the disturbing things I have noticed -
1. Pro dictator regimes e.g Russia - can someone please explain to me like I am a 5 year old why anyone in their right mind would support a country that invaded another sovereign nation and be ok with it.
2. Pro Trump - I don’t understand why folks whose ancestors were taken as slaves would support a racist bigot. Again please explain to me like I am 5 years old.
3. Anti LGBTQ - and please don’t quote the Bible on this argument. Their forefathers practiced this since time immemorial. Long before the white man came with his Bible. Tell me why you would support capital punishment for two consenting adults for loving who they love?
There are so many other disturbing traits about most of Obi’s supporters that I will add as I remember. Please add yours.