The Obidient Movement has emphatically declared that its support for Peter Obi is strictly tied to his presidential ambition, dismissing any possibility of backing him for a vice-presidential position.
The Movement issued the clarification following widespread reports quoting its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, as suggesting the group would remain within the African Democratic Congress, ADC, even if Obi failed to clinch the party’s presidential ticket.
In a fresh statement, however, Tanko denounced the earlier reports as “deliberate misrepresentations and malicious propaganda.”
The statement read in part: “Without equivocation, the ideals, energy, and collective resolve of the Obidient Movement are unequivocally committed to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi.
“The Movement can join any political party of its choice that aligned with the person, principles, and leadership vision of Mr Peter Obi.
“Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: The Obidient Movement is not mobilised to support Mr Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate to anyone. Our support is exclusively for his emergence as President of Nigeria.”
Tanko further explained that the Movement is presently rallying behind Obi within the ADC platform as he contests for the party’s presidential candidacy.
He stressed that the group would respect the outcome of the selection process provided it meets standards of transparency, credibility and fairness.
“Should the process be transparent, credible, and fair, the Obidient Movement will abide by its outcome,” the statement continued.
“However, should the process be compromised, the Movement will take a united, lawful, and democratic decision consistent with its core principles.”