From Power to Paranoia: Is Razaq Obe Secretly Fueling a Political War After Losing Federal Nomination?
What happens when political ambition collides with reality? In Ondo State, it appears the fallout can spark chaos, division, and—allegedly, a secretive war against the very leadership that once offered you a seat at the table.
It all started with a nomination and a substitution.
Obe was initially handpicked by the Governor for a coveted appointment to the South West Development Commission. But that nomination was later withdrawn and reassigned to a more broadly accepted candidate, someone widely seen as more qualified, more connected to the grassroots, and more deserving of the slot.
Rather than bow out gracefully, Obe has allegedly gone rogue.
Multiple party insiders and government sources now claim that since his replacement, Obe has been *covertly sponsoring media personalities, youth groups, and online influencers* with one goal: to portray the Governor as a weak, indecisive leader —a man who has lost control of his party and his vision for Ondo State.
“This is no ordinary political disagreement,” said a senior official in Alagbaka. “This is a coordinated campaign to strip the Governor of legitimacy—using propaganda, disinformation, and character assassination.”
The most telling sign? The sudden surge of narratives online, branding the Governor as a “puppet,” a “sellout,” or a “lame duck.” Many of these messages are being pushed by individuals who previously had ties to Obe during his time in office. Several of them, according to internal security briefings, are reportedly receiving quiet financial support from political actors disgruntled with the Governor’s recent appointments.
And at the center of the storm sits Obe—silent, calculated, and unbothered.
Observers say his plan is simple: erode public trust in the Governor, destabilize the internal cohesion of the ruling party, and position himself as a strongman alternative ahead of future political contests.
But the people of Ondo are not fools. They see through the smokescreen.
This isn’t about justice, or fairness, or representation. It’s about vengeance. A man scorned by political reality now allegedly trying to burn down the house he once helped build.
The irony? It was this very Governor who gave Obe his platform—first as Commissioner, then as nominee to a federal position. If gratitude were currency, Obe is bankrupt.
Political ambition is not a crime. But plotting the downfall of your benefactor, inciting division, and sponsoring a narrative war against the state’s leadership? That crosses a line.
If Hon. Razaq Obe is truly not behind the rising chorus of attacks against the Governor, let him come out publicly, disown the actors promoting these falsehoods, and reaffirm his loyalty to the stability of the state.
Because until then, the whispers will grow louder, and the damage to Ondo’s future could be irreversible.
🖋️Lanre Bright From Arizona