Afrobeats musician Seun Kuti has claimed that individuals linked to the “Obidient” movement, a group of supporters of Peter Obi, allegedly plotted to harm him during his time in detention.
Speaking during a live Instagram session, Kuti recounted what he said were troubling events that occurred while he was being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti, Lagos.
According to him, he chose to remain silent about the incident for a long time because of the identity of a person he believes was connected to the alleged plan.
He explained that the individual in question is widely admired by many young Nigerians, which made him reluctant to bring the matter into the public space earlier.
The Game Of Affiliation
Kuti also disclosed that activist Omoyele Sowore had previously encouraged him to speak out about the experience, but he decided against it at the time, preferring to deal with the situation privately.
Despite the seriousness of the allegation, the singer emphasised that he has no intention of attacking anyone based on their political affiliations.
He noted that supporting figures such as Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar, or Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains a personal choice, and he respects individuals’ rights to align with any political camp.
However, Kuti hinted that he may eventually confront the person he believes was involved, saying he would do so when circumstances in the country are more stable.
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In his words, he alleged that there had been an attempt on his life while in custody but maintained that he would not retaliate, choosing instead to handle the matter in his own way.