This article makes it sound like he could at least do a job:
http://hereisthecity.com/2013/01/14/time-for-tottenham-hotspur-to-give-jon-obika-a-chance/
Interesting that his middle name is Chiedozie. Thought he might be related to John Chiedozie, but his old man apparently just named him after...
So, since 2008 has been on loan with loads of different clubs without securing a permanent deal. Not casting doubts on his ability, but it does seem strange that he hasn't settled anywhere.