Renowned Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has firmly stated he will never support Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, citing attacks on his family by Obi’s supporters as the primary reason.
In an interview with Teju Babyface, the comedian revealed how personal attacks crossed a line he considers unforgivable.
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“You see the moment you cause that boundary, the boundary of me into my children, my mother and my wife… That is why there is nothing on earth that Peter can do that will make me support him,” Seyi Law declared.
When questioned about who specifically attacked his family, the comedian didn’t hesitate to identify the source. “They, the obedience,” he said, referring to Obi’s supporters, commonly known as “Obidients.”
Seyi Law expressed particular frustration with what he perceives as Obi’s failure to address the behavior of his supporters. “As long as Peter will not call them to order and he keeps denying that his people are not doing that… He will never get my support,” he emphasized.
The comedian clarified that his stance isn’t about partisan politics but about principles. “It is the, my personal way of life is between me and God. Do you understand me? If hating you for hating me will not make God like me, so be it. But I will not come with hate first,” he explained.
He further distanced himself from blanket political support, noting, “People will say, oh, he’s supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC). I don’t support APC and then I support all the nonsense that some of the supporters will do.”
To illustrate his point about holding all political actors accountable regardless of affiliation, Seyi Law mentioned how he publicly criticized APC-affiliated transport union leader MC Oluomo for controversial statements during the election period.
“When MC Oluomo was seen on live saying something about Yaa Kine do, you know, I commented and I said, no, this is not, it should not be done. It should allow the election to go the way,” he recounted.
The interview highlights the increasingly personal nature of Nigerian political discourse and how social media conflicts can create lasting divisions even among public figures.
