…describes reports as ” imaginary”
The Obidient Movement on Monday, came out strongly to debunk reports of plans by Peter Obi to serve as a running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 Presidential election.
Nana Kazaure, Director, Strategic Communication and Media, Obidient Movement, in a statement on Monday, described the report as ” imaginary”, urging Nigeria media to avoid sensationalism
Kazaure said the statement became necessary as the Obidient Movement was inundated with calls following the reports.
According to him, ” 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″
The statement noted that even though they 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”
The group which also noted that Peter Obi had been holding talks with political stakeholders over Nigeria’s political future, said Obi would unveil his plans at the right time.
“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”, the group said.
The Obidient Movement insisted that Peter Obi, the Labour Party LP, Presidential candidate in the 2023 election would continue to pursue the objectives of fighting bad governance, poverty and other myriad problems facing the Nigeria masses
“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”, the group concluded.
