Of course he is mentally ill, anyone whom espouses progressive ideology has mental issues. The question is, is Obola more ill than your run of the mill progressive and the answer is yes. Obola is a malignant narcissist that manifests his narcissism in his obsession with destroying capitalism and the adulation he receives from those that share his belief system.
Additionally he has a weak and addictive personality as manifest by his substance abuse.
He might have a breakdown.