The Obidient Movement has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to throw his weight behind Labour Party candidate Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election rather than contest against him.
The call followed a closed-door meeting between Obi and Jonathan on Thursday.
The former Anambra governor later shared pictures of the meeting on his X handle, describing Jonathan as “a very dear elder brother, statesman, and leader”.
The former president, however, has not made any formal declaration.
Reacting to the development, the Obidient Movement urged Jonathan to step aside in the interest of fairness and national progress.
The group’s National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, said while both leaders are respected, Obi remains the preferred choice of millions of Nigerians seeking a new political direction.
“They have been friends for a long time. The meeting was for them to fraternise and discuss how to rescue Nigeria.
“But for us in the Obidient Movement, it would be great if Jonathan remains the respected statesman he is known for. He has done his best as President, he is respected, and this is the time for him to support his brother,” Tanko said.