Businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has publicly reaffirmed his support for Peter Obi, describing the former Anambra State governor as Nigeria’s “incoming president” during a visit to his residence on Saturday.

Fayose shared a video of the visit on his Instagram page, where he expressed optimism about Obi’s political future.

“It’s not every day the President comes to your house. Our incoming president. So shall it be, in Jesus’ name,” Fayose said in the video.

Addressing those who had criticised him following his recent remarks about Obi, Fayose declared that he remained fully committed to the Obidient Movement.

“For those abusing me, you can see now. I am 100 per cent Obidient. So you better be Obidient. We are together, and we are winning,” he added.

Responding, Obi dismissed the online attacks against Fayose, suggesting that many of those criticising him were not genuine supporters of the movement.

“Half of the people that abuse you, they don’t follow us. What they do, when they hire people, they carry them, call them all sorts of names,” Obi said.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate also stressed the importance of accepting criticism, saying constructive feedback is essential for effective leadership.

“The one thing I take is criticism. You can never be annoyed with anybody for saying I did something wrong. Anytime you have any reason to criticise, and when we are not doing what is right, please, I want to hear that I am wrong,” Obi stated.

He added that leaders must remain humble, listen to opposing views, and be willing to acknowledge mistakes.

“If he doesn’t, he shouldn’t lead. He should just go, because he thinks he knows everything. And if you know everything, you are an idiot. You shouldn’t be a leader. A listener, a learner, always,” he said.

The visit comes just days after tensions surfaced between both men when Fayose accused Obi of failing to appreciate his support during the 2023 presidential campaign. Fayose claimed he made personal sacrifices, including making his hotel available to members of the Obidient Movement, but never received any acknowledgment from Obi.

Saturday’s meeting appears to have eased the rift, with Fayose publicly reaffirming his loyalty to Obi ahead of the 2027 political season.