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Prominent figures who were once closely associated with Peter Obi and the Obidient Movement and later publicly resigned, defected, or criticised the movement: Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed - Obi's 2023 running mate left him and has criticised him severely. Doyin Okupe - Former Director-General of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign. He later left the Party and publicly disagreed with Obi's political direction. Kenneth Okonkwo - Actor and lawyer who was one of Obi's most visible campaign spokespersons in 2023. He later left and became a vocal critic of Obi's strategy. Valentine Ozigbo – A very close political ally of Peter Obi but he dumped him in 2025. Isaac Balami - Former Deputy Campaign Manager of the Obi-Datti campaign. He abandoned Peter Obi and subsequently aligned with the APC. The departures of these individuals is politically significant because of their public visibility, campaign roles, and influence within Peter Obi's political structure. Peter Obi has no pathway to Aso Rock!