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Obidient’ Movement Adopts Gov, State Assembly Candidates Nationwide

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3 years ago

February 22, 2023

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The ‘Obidient’ Movement on Wednesday announced the adoption of governorship and state assembly candidates across the country in the March 2023 elections.

The organisation which is a global coalition of citizens supporting the candidacy of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, made the announcement during a press conference in Abuja.

Obi’s Special Adviser (Technology and Strategic Alliances), Valentine Ozigbo, revealed that the Obidients would be watching the conduct of candidates during the presidential election and would be openly declaring support for those who work for a New Nigeria.

He said, “Obidients Movement, the national citizen-led and non-partisan political movement of Nigerians supporting Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is pleased to announce that it will carefully consider and extensively consult with stakeholders across the country to announce the adopted governorship and state assembly candidates in states, particularly, where the Labour Party doesn’t have candidates.

“The adopted candidates would be chosen because of their track records as honest citizens, their dedication to the welfare of their people, and most importantly, their alignment with the values and principles of the Obidients Movement and their public support for the election of His Excellency, Peter Obi as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The Obidients Movement will fully back these candidates in the upcoming governorship and Houses of Assembly elections and will work hard to ensure they win as a reciprocal gesture of their support for Mr Peter Obi.

“We will announce the candidates’ names before their elections and mobilize all our members, supporters, and the general public to come out en masse to vote for these candidates on March 11, 2023.

“We believe that with the right leadership and good governance, as espoused by the aspiration and candidacy of Mr Peter Obi, Nigeria can achieve its full potential and become a prosperous and thriving nation.

“The Obidients Movement remains committed to this vision and will continue to work towards its realization.”

“We are independent of the Labour Party Campaign Council or our principal, Mr Peter Obi. This is the body of active citizens numbering millions across Nigeria who are passionately committed to this New Nigeria project,” Ozigbo said.

“We are positioned to win this election for Peter Obi, and we are watching to see how state election and governorship candidates treat Obidients and Labour Party supporters.

“What we want is a peaceful election. We want the election to be free and fair, and transparent.

“We want voters to come out and exercise their civic responsibility on Saturday and be free to vote for who they want,” Ozigbo, a 2021 Anambra Governorship election candidate, said.

At the event, other leaders of the Obidient Movement were Mazi Dickson Iroegbu, Mazi Tochukwu Ezeoke, the co-convener of the Peter Obi Supporters Network, Dr Justin Kingland and Dr Paul Mo, the convener of Yell Out.

Responding to a question on the preparedness of the Labour Party to win the Saturday presidential election, Ozigbo, revealed that the Labour Party is leveraging on technology, the strength of the youth, and the brilliance of the candidacy of Peter Obi, towards winning the election.
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Defection: Peter Obi Simply Looking For ‘Food Is Ready’ Party – Wike

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May 6, 2026

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe on former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent defection.

Speaking during a media parley on Wednesday, Wike said Obi is looking for a ‘food is ready’ political party.

The minister said, “Obi was in APGA, he couldn’t build APGA. He went to Labour, he ran away again from Labour. All he’s looking for is food is ready political party.”

Recall that Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, former presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, on Sunday officially joined the NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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2027: Nobody Wants Fubara – Wike

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60 minutes ago

May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that there is widespread support for Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to return in 2027.

Speaking during his monthly media parley on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike suggested that Fubara can’t claim to enjoy unanimous backing from the public.

He explained that the political crisis in Rivers State had earlier been addressed through the intervention of President Bola Tinubu, particularly during impeachment proceedings initiated against Fubara.

According to Wike, the President advised all parties to embrace peace, leading to the withdrawal of the impeachment move by the State House of Assembly after agreements were reached.

Wike, however, alleged that the governor failed to fully adhere to the terms agreed during the arbitration process.

Reacting to claims that the people were urging Fubara to seek re-election in 2027, Wike rejected the assertion, insisting that such narratives were misleading.

Wike maintained that appearing before the President for arbitration required respect for the outcome, noting that all parties were expected to uphold their commitments.

He said: “The President, intervened in the impeachment proceeding. I said withdraw, let their be peace. And the governor said, look, I’m ready for peace. Look, I’m no longer interested for this. I will not do this. The Assembly went and withdrew the impeachment.

“Having withdrawn the impeachment, he is now too smart on what you agreed before the President. It’s like when you go on arbitration.”

Wike continued, “This one is what I don’t like. Nobody wants anybody. Please, don’t tell me that. Excuse me.

You can go and tell that to the market people or children. Two years that people say he should come out. Who told you that?

“Which politician will say that I was sleeping they came and woke me? Even if people people come to wake you, can’t you say, no, I won’t do it. I’m not prepared for it.

“That you appeared before a President of the country on arbitration, the two parties on arbitration, and these people respected Mr. President, and have done their own part.”

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2027: Wike Opens Up On Preferred Rivers Guber Candidate

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May 6, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday said he hasn’t endorsed any candidate for the Rivers state gubernatorial election in 2027.

Wike stated this on Wednesday during his monthly media parley in Abuja.

Wike said that the endorsement will come only after a meeting by the joint coalition in the state.

He said: “I haven’t endorsed anybody. And I can’t endorse anybody until the joint coalition meets.”

DAILY POST reports that questions have been raised concerning the fate of current governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in 2027.

The FCT Minister was reported to have endorsed former State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the Rivers State governorship election.

Sources told DAILY POST that Wike settled for George after a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders in Port Harcourt on Monday.