The Obidient Movement has refuted recent media claims suggesting that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and Labour Party stalwart, has accepted a position as running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in a new coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a press release issued on Sunday by Nana Kazaure, Director of Strategic Communication and Media for the Obidient Movement, the group described the reports as “imaginary” and misleading.
The release emphasized that the Movement had been inundated with calls from concerned supporters both at home and abroad seeking clarification on the matter.
“Even though the publication is imaginary to the author, we find it appropriate to react, in view of possible far-reaching misconception, in the public space,” the statement noted.
While acknowledging ongoing political discussions with various partners and stakeholders, the Movement clarified that these engagements are aimed at forming a united front to tackle the country’s pressing challenges.
Reaffirming Mr. Obi’s political stance, the Obidient Movement stressed that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party and has not entered into any coalition arrangement that compromises that position.
“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 and 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,” the statement read.
The group further declared its commitment to politics that prioritize progress, people-centered governance, and service over power grabs.
“At this point in time, Mr Peter Obi remains in the Labour Party, and if ever this changes, he will make that announcement himself,” Kazaure concluded.
