The Obidient Movement has dismissed reports suggesting that Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has joined a political coalition or accepted a running mate offer from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of 2027.
In a statement issued Monday in Abuja, the Director of Strategic Communication and Media for the Obidient Movement, Nana Kazaure, described the reports as fictitious and misleading.
“Mr. Peter Obi remains in the Labour Party, and if ever this changes, he will make that announcement himself,” Kazaure stated.
He said the movement had received numerous inquiries from party members following a media publication alleging that Obi had been offered a vice-presidential slot in a new coalition led by Atiku.
“Even as we know that the publication is imaginary to the author, we are tempted not to ignore it because of the possible far-reaching misconception it will have in the public space,” Kazaure said.
He noted that while discussions with stakeholders toward forming a possible coalition are ongoing, no definitive political realignment involving Obi has taken place.
“While frank and cordial engagements with our partners and stakeholders towards a coalition continue amicably, the Obidient Movement would like to state emphatically that there is no truth or basis to the reports whatsoever,” he said.
“Without any risk of contradiction, we would like to reiterate that Mr. Obi has maintained that his objective and his involvement in a coalition is to provide a united front against bad governance — to tackle issues of bad governance, corruption, hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, out-of-school children, and the myriad of other problems daily afflicting the people of Nigeria,” Kazaure added.
He emphasized that the movement seeks a progressive brand of politics focused on service to the people and not the pursuit of power for its own sake.
“The movement wants politics that is progressive, standing firmly with the people and serving the great people of Nigeria and not politics just for the sake of grabbing power,” Kazaure said.
The Obidient Movement urged Nigerians and the media to shun sensationalism and instead work together in the collective effort to build a better nation.
“At this difficult time, all Nigerians and the media, inclusive, should emphasise and contribute to building a better country,” the statement concluded.
