Breaking: Obidient Movement Speaks as Coalition Demands Peter Obi's Full Transition Into ADC

• Obidients have said Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, is not desperate to be president of Nigeria
• The Obidient Movement stated that Obi teamed up with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition in July "to lift people out of poverty", among others
• The Obi caucus disclosed that Obi will need to consult widely and take his time "before responding to any ultimatum" to officially join the ADC

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria.

FCT, Abuja - Obidient Movement Worldwide on Friday evening, September 26, said presidential hopeful Peter Obi "has always taken time to consult widely before making major political decisions."

The Obidient Movement's remarks come 24 hours after the opposition coalition directed its members, including Obi and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to resign from their current political parties and fully join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which it adopted as its platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.

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The directive was announced in Abuja on Thursday, September 25, by the ADC’s national spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, following a caucus meeting attended by senior party leaders and prominent political figures.

Pro-Obi group disagrees with ADC

Reacting on behalf of Obi, Yunusa Tanko, the Obidient Movement national spokesperson, said its caucus is "particularly concerned about how the party (ADC) intends to zone its presidential ticket."

It said:

"Considering that the presidency is currently held by the South, issues of equity and fairness must guide such decisions if the party truly aims to secure victory in the 2027 elections."

The Obidients added:

"We are equally interested in how the party zones its principal offices within the coalition, as this will ensure justice, fairness, and inclusivity, factors that will enable us to mobilise effectively across the country."

Legit.ng reports that apart from Atiku, those present at Thursday's ADC meeting included national chairman David Mark, national secretary Rauf Aregbesola, former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai, ex-Sokoto governor Aminu Tambuwal, and former Rivers state governor, Chibuike Amaechi.

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Since the coalition’s unveiling on July 2, a number of opposition leaders have defected to the ADC. However, many, including Obi and Atiku, have yet to formally join the party.

Atiku has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) but is yet to officially register as an ADC member, while Obi continues to maintain ties with the Labour Party despite aligning with the coalition.

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Obi receives strong criticisms

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that several Nigerians on social media criticised Obi over a controversial tweet.

Obi's "we are finished" choice of words was strongly fumed at by internet users.

Source: Legit.ng