Not Again! Obidients Warn Against Any Attempt To Pair Obi Under Atiku

The Obidient Movement has firmly denied reports suggesting that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has entered into any agreement to serve as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 elections.

According to Naija News, the group’s Director of Strategic Communications, Nana Kazaure, issued a statement on Monday in Abuja describing the claims as unfounded and entirely speculative.

The clarification follows media reports alleging that Obi had accepted to be Vice Presidential candidate in a planned coalition of opposition parties led by Atiku.

Kazaure stated, “Our movement has received numerous inquiries from supporters both within and outside Nigeria regarding this false publication alleging that our principal, Mr. Peter Obi, has agreed to deputize Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in a new opposition alliance.”

“Though we recognise the fictitious nature of the story, we believe ignoring it would allow harmful misinformation to spread unchecked.”

She emphasized that while the movement continues to engage in constructive discussions with other parties and stakeholders, there is absolutely no truth to the reports.

“Mr. Obi’s commitment to any coalition is rooted in a vision to tackle Nigeria’s pressing issues—such as corruption, poverty, hunger, poor healthcare, and lack of access to education—not in power-sharing arrangements or political opportunism,” she explained.

Kazaure reaffirmed that Peter Obi remains a member of the Labour Party, adding that should any change occur, he will personally make it public.

The Obidient Movement concluded by urging the public and media to avoid sensational speculation, and instead focus on contributing meaningfully toward nation-building and democratic progress.