The Obidient Movement, the political base of former presidential candidate Peter Obi, has issued a strong response to an ultimatum given by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sharply criticising the party for altering agreements and failing to address key issues of equity.
The rebuke came in a press release signed by Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide. The statement was a direct reaction to a recent ultimatum from the ADC directed at Mr. Obi concerning the coalition’s plans for the 2027 general elections.
The movement confirmed that Mr. Obi had publicly aligned with the coalition and the ADC as its chosen platform following the Anambra State Governorship Election. However, it expressed deep concern that the coalition’s resolutions were now being “altered midway into the agreement,” without providing specific details on the nature of these changes.
A central point of contention raised by the Obidient Movement is the future zoning of the coalition’s presidential ticket. The group stated it is “particularly concerned” about how the ADC intends to handle this critical matter. It argued that with the presidency currently held by the South, “issues of equity and fairness must guide such decisions” for the coalition to have a realistic chance of victory in 2027.
Furthermore, the movement demanded clarity on how principal offices within the coalition structure would be zoned, stating that this would ensure “justice, fairness, and inclusivity” and enable effective nationwide mobilisation of supporters.
Pushing back against the ADC’s demand for a swift response, the statement defended Mr. Obi’s deliberate approach. It described him as “a leader with a broad constituency” who must “consult widely before making major political decisions,” a process he followed before originally joining the coalition.
The press release concluded by downplaying any personal ambition on the part of Mr. Obi, asserting that he is “not desperate to be President of Nigeria.” Instead, it framed his mission as being focused on making “Nigeria work” by tackling poverty, and improving the economy, education, healthcare, and security. These goals, the movement said, were the core reasons for joining the coalition and align with the values of the Obidient Movement.
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