Obidient Movement insists Obi should complete southern term
Peter Obi continues to receive strong backing from the Obidient Movement, which believes the presidency should remain in the South. The group’s National Coordinator, Dr Yunusa Tanko, emphasized that Obi is best positioned to complete the region’s “remaining term.” Meanwhile, Datti Baba-Ahmed has formally declared his intention to seek the Labour Party’s presidential ticket. The developments have sparked debate over the future direction of the Labour Party and the wider opposition.
Key takeaways
- The Obidient Movement, led by Dr Yunusa Tanko, insists that Peter Obi should complete the South’s “remaining term” as president.
- Datti Baba-Ahmed declared his 2027 presidential ambition at a rally at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, stating his aspiration predates the 2023 election.
- Peter Obi recently left the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress, prompting discussions about the party’s future.
- Julius Abure, Labour Party National Chairman, praised Baba-Ahmed for remaining in the party and highlighted efforts to maintain party unity.
- The Labour Party faces internal debates and shifting alliances as multiple contenders position themselves for the next general election.
