We’ll not mobilise assist for Peter Obi as VP candidate – Obidient Motion
The populous Obidient Motion has warned that it could not mobilise its members to assist Peter Obi as operating mate to any presidential candidate within the 2027 basic elections.
In a press release issued on Saturday, January 3, the political motion described an Obi Presidency as a joint undertaking for each Nigerian.
The motion additionally mentioned it was essential to set the data straight following misinformation and propaganda arising from an interview granted by its Nationwide Coordinator, Tanko Yunusa the place statements and info had been distorted.
Based on the Obidient Motion, its values are pushed by dedication to democratic rules to undertaking good governance by way of the correct management, accountability and transparency.
It mentioned, “Accordingly, and with out equivocation, the beliefs, vitality, and collective resolve of the Obidient Motion are unequivocally dedicated to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi. The Motion can be a part of any political occasion of its alternative that aligns with the individual, rules, and management imaginative and prescient of Mr Peter Obi.
“Our assist for Mr Peter Obi is knowledgeable by our agency conviction that, amongst all frontline contenders for the workplace of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he stands out in competence, integrity, compassion, imaginative and prescient, self-discipline, {economic} experience, democratic credentials, worldwide credibility, and a constant document of prudent management,” it added.
Noting that it’s satisfied that this conviction is shared by a transparent majority of Nigerians, the motion mentioned its assist is solely for the emergence of Peter Obi because the president of Nigeria.
“At current, we’re supporting him throughout the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) within the contest for its presidential candidacy. Ought to the method be clear, credible, and truthful, the Obidient Motion will abide by its end result. Nevertheless, ought to the method be compromised, the Motion will take a united, lawful, and democratic determination in step with its core rules.
“Crucially, wherever Mr Peter Obi, appearing throughout the legislation and guided by conscience, chooses to pursue his presidential mandate, the Obidient Motion will transfer with him. Our loyalty is to his management imaginative and prescient and to Nigeria’s nationwide redemption—to not political comfort or compromised platforms.
“Whereas remaining steadfastly dedicated to peaceable, democratic methods, the Obidient Motion won’t ever compromise its rules or its demand for credible management for the sake of expediency.
“This Motion has endured sacrifice, resistance, and misrepresentation due to a honest and selfless perception in a greater Nigeria. We won’t be distracted, intimidated, or manipulated by misinformation, media mercenaries, or partisan hatchet jobs,” the Obidient Motion mentioned.