The Obidient Movement on Monday accused the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission of working together to prevent Peter Obi from contesting in the 2027 presidential election, claiming that recent political developments are part of a larger plan.
The allegation was made by the group’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, who spoke to journalists about what he described as moves aimed at weakening Obi’s political chances ahead of the next general election. He said the situation became more noticeable after issues surrounding the African Democratic Congress, where Obi is now active.
According to him, the removal of the party’s leadership structure by INEC is connected to efforts to block Obi from having a stable platform to run for office. He also linked the development to earlier internal challenges within the Labour Party, which Obi previously belonged to, stating that those issues made it difficult for him to maintain political footing.
Tanko further claimed that these actions date back to the period after the 2023 elections and have continued through different stages, including legal and political processes. He said the situation has raised concerns about fairness in the country’s democratic system and could affect the credibility of future elections.
The movement also pointed to recent political alignments, including Obi’s meeting with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his growing involvement with the ADC, as developments that may have increased political tension. It noted that events surrounding the party in Kano added to the situation and may have influenced the current dispute.
The group warned that such developments could affect public trust in the electoral process if not addressed, while maintaining that Obi remains a strong political figure ahead of the 2027 election.