Why Obidients Embrace Fanaticism While Kwankwassai Supporters Keep Their Agency

Some assume the Kwankwassai people worship a hero figure like the Obidients do. In reality, Kwankwassai followers support a northern conservative socialist ideology, not a cult leader. Obidients often pledge to follow Peter Obi unconditionally, even to extremes. Kwankwassai supporters, however, maintain personal agency and withdrew their backing when their former leader aligned with someone outside their ideology. This contrast highlights how Obidients exhibit a cult-like loyalty. Their unwavering devotion and mass following make them a fascinating case for studying political fanaticism.

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