The Obidient Movement has faulted the ultimatum issued by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, asking members of the opposition coalition to resign from their respective political parties and join ADC.
The group described the move as being in bad faith.
It also stated that its leader and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2027.
National Coordinator of the Movement, Tanko Yunusa, made this statement in Abuja on Friday while reacting to the ADC’s position announced by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi.
Abdullahi said the decision was taken at an ADC caucus meeting attended by leading members of the opposition coalition, adding that while a directive was issued for members to resign from their political parties, no specific timeline was given.
Responding, Yunusa said: “Our attention has been drawn to the recent statement released by the African Democratic Congress concerning the resolutions of the Coalition and our role within it.
“We wish to restate our position clearly. While we remain fully committed to the vision of the Coalition and acknowledge the adoption of the ADC as the coalition platform, it is on record that His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi aligned with the coalition’s position after the Anambra State Governorship Election, extending to the 2027 General Elections.
“This adoption and pronouncement were made publicly by the party. We are therefore concerned as to why the resolution is now being altered midway into the agreement.”
According to him, Obi, as a leader with a broad national constituency, has always taken time to consult widely before making major political decisions.
