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Obidient Movement reaffirms support for Obi after dumping ADC

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  • The Obidient Movement Worldwide has reaffirmed its support for Peter Obi, stating his popularity is increasing despite efforts to undermine him.
  • Yunusa Tanko, the movement's Interim National Coordinator, noted the emergence of new support structures, including the 'Peter Obi 4 President Movement' in Northern Nigeria.
  • Obi recently departed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal crises and a hostile political environment, while reaffirming his commitment to political reform and national renewal.

The Obidient Movement Worldwide has issued a strong statement reaffirming its unwavering support for former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. In a clear message aimed at countering perceived attempts to diminish his political standing, the movement asserts that such efforts have inadvertently bolstered Obi's popularity. Yunusa Tanko, the Interim National Coordinator, highlighted the growing grassroots mobilization in Obi's favor, pointing to the establishment of new support groups, such as the 'Peter Obi 4 President Movement,' which has already gained traction in 19 states across Northern Nigeria.

We Stand with HE Peter Obi. In all their efforts to stop HE PO from running for the office of President of Nigeria, his popularity keeps increasing.

— Yunusa TankoInterim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, asserting Peter Obi's growing popularity.

This renewed endorsement comes in the wake of Peter Obi's recent departure from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi cited internal party conflicts and what he described as an increasingly toxic and hostile political climate in Nigeria as reasons for his exit. In a statement shared on X, he expressed the 'silent pains' of navigating the nation's political landscape, where the system often seems to work against its citizens. He also lamented that humility is frequently misinterpreted in Nigerian politics, leading to unfair criticism from those who should be allies.

Stand with Peter Obi. We are confident in our message of political reform and national renewal. A New Nigeria is POssible.

— Yunusa TankoReiterating the movement's commitment to its political ideals and Peter Obi's vision.

Despite the shifting political alignments, the Obidient Movement remains resolute in its commitment to Peter Obi's political future and its core message of political reform and national renewal. Obi himself emphasized that his decision to leave the ADC was not due to personal grievances with party leaders like Senator David Mark or Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, whom he continues to respect. Instead, his move signals a strategic recalibration, driven by a desire to pursue his political aspirations in an environment more conducive to his vision for 'A New Nigeria.'

We now live in an environment that has become increasingly toxic, where the system that should protect and create opportunities often works against the people.

— Peter ObiDescribing the challenging political climate in Nigeria.
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