Political strategist and former supporter of Mr Peter Obi’s presidential project, Mr Ikenna Azomchine, has warned Nigerians against supporting any presidential candidate blindly.
Azomchine, who spoke on a Trust TV political programme during an interview, said he has decided to reassess his partisan loyalties ahead of the next electoral cycle.
The coordinator of the Obidient Movement explained that even though he has parted ways with Mr Peter Obi, he would not support the kind of vocal criticism associated with actor-turned-politician Mr Kenneth Okonkwo.
Speaking about his recent lukewarm attitude towards the presidential project of Mr Peter Obi, who is now the candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Azomchine said he had tried to discuss with Obi how he planned to win the 2027 presidential election, but the candidate could not explain any strategy.
He hinted that his group, the Obidient Movement, would work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu, while stating that he would be happy to see his former principal, Mr Peter Obi, contribute ideas on how Nigeria could be made great again.
“I wanted him (Obi) at the table to tell me how we would win in 2027, but he was never able to do that. There is no clear strategic roadmap ahead of the next general election.
“Movements (Obidient) cannot survive on sheer sentiment alone without a practical path toward capturing executive power.
“My insistence on detailed electoral planning is meant to protect the efforts of millions of followers who expect actual governance results rather than another round of avoidable losses.
“Engaging with alternative political options becomes necessary when existing leadership structures cannot provide clear answers on how they intend to achieve victory and implement their public policies.
“My ultimate goal remains finding a viable political platform that can deliver tangible economic progress for the country. I urge opposition elements to move past rhetoric and focus on creating realistic, measurable strategies if they truly want to remain relevant in the evolving national landscape,” he said.
