Alleged Factional Obidient Movement Rebrands Group Ahead of 2027 Elections

Fresh controversy trails the political atmosphere as an alleged factional wing emerged claiming to be linked to Peter Obi, following the announcement of the disbandment of the #ObidientMovement and the expulsion of Obi, Yunusa Tanko, and other leaders associated with the group.

The development was announced on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja, where members of the newly unveiled #OBEDIENT Movement accused the former structure of abandoning its founding ideals for “personal advantage and private gains.”

Speaking at the event, the International Coordinator of the rebranded movement, Barry Avotu Johnson, said the decision to part ways with Obi and his loyalists became necessary after the 2023 elections.

According to him, those who took control of the movement after the polls no longer represented the original vision upon which it was founded.

Johnson also declared that the newly rebranded #OBEDIENT Movement currently has no preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 elections and has completely severed ties with the Labour Party.

The group further claimed that the rebranding was aimed at distinguishing itself from the political interests and leadership style associated with Obi and his allies.