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The Obidient Movement has strongly denied media reports claiming that Peter Obi, their principal and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, was offered the vice-presidential position to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in a coalition for the 2027 elections.
The movement, in a press statement signed by its Director, Strategic Communication & Media, Nana Kazaure, described the reports as baseless and speculative, warning they could cause public misconceptions.
While acknowledging ongoing cordial talks with political partners, the Obidient Movement emphasized that Obi’s participation in any coalition is focused on addressing Nigeria’s critical issues such as bad governance, corruption, poverty, hunger, poor healthcare, and education, rather than power-sharing deals.
The group insists that Peter Obi remains committed to the Labour Party and will personally announce any changes in his political affiliation.
Both Obi and Atiku’s camps have dismissed the joint ticket rumors as attempts to undermine their coalition efforts aimed at forming a people-oriented government.
Below is full text of the group’s statement:
“The Obidient Movement has been inundated with calls from our members within and outside the country, including other members of the public, regarding a media publication claiming that our principal, Peter Obi, has been offered the running mate position to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the new coalition being formed ahead of 2027.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“We want 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.
“At this point in time, Mr Peter Obi remains in the Labour party, and if ever this changes, he will make that announcement himself.
“The Obidient Movement would like to advise against sensationalism and speculation on these matters. At this difficult time, all Nigerians and the Media, inclusive, should emphasise and contribute to building a better country.”
19/05/25
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