Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Lawrence Aletile, better known as Seyi Law, has firmly ruled out ever supporting the presidential ambition of former Labour Party flag bearer, Peter Obi.
During a candid chat on the Teju Babyface podcast, Seyi Law opened up about the deep personal toll he endured for publicly backing President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 elections. According to him, the attacks didn’t just target him but extended to his wife and children, allegedly from supporters of Peter Obi, popularly known as the “Obidients.”
The comedian expressed his disappointment that Peter Obi has failed to acknowledge or address the toxic behavior of some members of his ‘Obidients’ fanbase.
“Personal anger for me doesn’t last long. The only place it lasts long is when you leave me and attack my children, mother, and wife,” he said. “The moment you cross that boundary from me to my children, mother, and wife, there is no forgiveness.”
Seyi Law stated that no matter what Peter Obi does in the future, he has lost his support permanently:
“That is why there is nothing on earth that Peter Obi can do that will make me support him. They (Obidients) attacked my children and my wife. As long as Peter Obi will not call them to order and he keeps denying that they are doing that, he will never get my support.”
“Let Peter Obi wear the garment of Jesus Christ today, he will never get my support. Hate or love me, my personal way of life is between me and God.”
Seyi Law also criticized any political or social group that shuts down differing opinions:
“Any organization that does not support free thinking is a cult.”
His comments have since reignited discussions online about political tolerance and the responsibilities of public figures toward their supporters.
