The Obidient Movement has clarified that its support for Peter Obi remains exclusively for his pursuit of the presidency, dismissing speculation that it might back him as a vice-presidential candidate.
Gatekeepers News reports that the statement came after an earlier interview with Yunusa Tanko, the movement’s national coordinator, in which he said the Obidient Movement would remain in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and respect the outcome of its presidential primary. Responding to the possibility of Atiku Abubakar winning the ADC presidential primary, Tanko said the movement would take “democratic decisions” and continue to give the party “the lease of life it demands democratically.”
Following the interview, reports suggested the movement could support Obi as a vice-presidential candidate. The Obidient Movement described such reports as “deliberate misrepresentations and malicious propaganda.”
“The Obidient Movement is an organic, nationwide, and values-driven democratic movement committed to good governance, accountability, and the rule of law,” the group said in a statement.
“Accordingly, and without equivocation, the ideals, energy, and collective resolve of the Obidient Movement are unequivocally committed to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi.
“Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: the Obidient Movement is not mobilised to support Mr Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate for anyone. Our support is exclusively for his emergence as President of Nigeria.
“At present, we are supporting him within the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the contest for its presidential candidacy. Should the process be transparent, credible, and fair, the Obidient Movement will abide by its outcome. However, should the process be compromised, the Movement will take a united, lawful, and democratic decision consistent with its core principles.
“Crucially, wherever Mr Peter Obi, acting within the law and guided by conscience, chooses to pursue his presidential mandate, the Obidient Movement will move with him. Our loyalty is to his leadership vision and to Nigeria’s national redemption — not to political convenience or compromised platforms.”
The group reiterated that its commitment to an Obi presidency remains firm, describing it as the surest path to national renewal and accountable governance.
