{"id":126826,"date":"2026-05-03T04:57:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T03:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=126826"},"modified":"2026-05-03T04:57:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T03:57:37","slug":"obidient-movement-breaks-silence-amid-defection-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/obidient-movement-breaks-silence-amid-defection-rumours\/","title":{"rendered":"Obidient Movement Breaks Silence Amid Defection Rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Lizzy Chirkpi<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Obidient Movement, the support base of former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has moved to calm rising tension among its supporters following mounting speculation that\u00a0 Obi, may soon defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to a new political coalition reportedly aligning with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a press statement shared by the movement\u2019s spokesperson, Yunusa Tanko, on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the group acknowledged concerns triggered by ongoing political consultations and shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Titled \u201cReassuring The Public: A Call For Calm and Patience,\u201d the statement sought to douse anxiety within the Obidient base, both in Nigeria and across the diaspora, amid intense pressure and speculation over Obi\u2019s next political move.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe Obidient Movement acknowledges the growing concerns and widespread reports regarding recent political developments in the political landscape,\u201d the statement read, pointing to \u201cevolving engagements with current and potential partners.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The development comes against the backdrop of deep political realignments within Nigeria\u2019s opposition space, where talks of coalition-building have intensified. Sources within the movement and allied political circles suggest that Obi is actively exploring platforms that could offer a more viable pathway to power in 2027, amid internal challenges within the ADC and broader opposition fragmentation.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0While no formal announcement has been made, the consultations referenced in the statement are interpreted as high negotiations that could culminate in a major political shift.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Confirming this, the movement stated that Obi \u201cis currently engaged in extensive, high-level consultations with key stakeholders, political allies, and aligned movements,\u201d adding that the discussions are focused on \u201cdetermining the most strategic and effective path forward in the best interest of the Nigerian people.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite the uncertainty, the Obidient Movement emphasized that its guiding principles remain intact. \u201cAs a movement founded on integrity, accountability, and active citizen participation, we remain dedicated to ensuring that every decision taken reflects our values and long-term vision for the country,\u201d the statement noted.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The group also issued a direct appeal to its supporters to resist speculation and remain disciplined as events unfold.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe urge all Obidients to remain calm, patient, and focused. Do not be swayed by speculative reports,\u201d it said, while assuring that Obi \u201cremains fully committed to this mission and will, in due course, formally address the Obidient Movement and the general public.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The reassurance comes at a moment when political permutations ahead of 2027 are beginning to take shape.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">For now, the movement is betting on unity as its strongest asset. \u201cOur strength lies in our unity and focus,\u201d the statement concluded, urging supporters to \u201cremain steadfast as we await further communication.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">While the final decision rests with Obi, the tone of the statement suggests that a strategic realignment is not only under consideration but may be imminent.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Lizzy Chirkpi The Obidient Movement, the support base of former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has moved to calm rising tension among its supporters following mounting speculation that\u00a0&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":126239,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-126826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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