The Obidient Movement has declared that its support for Mr Peter Obi is strictly limited to his emergence as a presidential candidate, ruling out any backing for him to serve as a vice-presidential nominee to any aspirant.
The movement made the clarification amid reports attributed to its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, suggesting that it would remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) even if Obi fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket.
In a statement issued to counter the reports, Tanko described the claims as “deliberate misrepresentations and malicious propaganda,” stressing that the position of the Obidient Movement has neither changed nor been diluted.
“Without equivocation, the ideals, energy, and collective resolve of the Obidient Movement are unequivocally committed to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi,” the statement said.
According to the movement, its political engagement is anchored on Obi’s leadership vision and principles, noting that it reserves the right to align with any political party that reflects those values.
“Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: the Obidient Movement is not mobilised to support Mr Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate to anyone. Our support is exclusively for his emergence as President of Nigeria,” the statement added.
Tanko further explained that the movement is currently supporting Obi’s presidential aspiration on the platform of the ADC, where he is seeking the party’s presidential ticket. He said the movement is committed to respecting the outcome of the process, provided it is transparent, credible, and fair.
“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,” the statement said.
However, the movement warned that it would not hesitate to take a collective and democratic decision should the process fall short of acceptable standards.
“Should the process be compromised, the Movement will take a united, lawful, and democratic decision consistent with its core principles,” Tanko said.
The clarification comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, as parties and political movements intensify negotiations over presidential tickets and possible alliances.
