The Obidient Movement has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of scheming to block Peter Obi, a key figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), from securing a platform for the 2027 presidential election.
Yunusa Tanko, the movement’s National Coordinator, claimed that the recent delisting of the ADC by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is part of a long-standing effort to sideline Obi. He said the alleged plan has been in motion since the 2023 elections, posing a serious threat to Nigeria’s democratic process.
Tanko explained that despite Obi’s efforts to restore peace in his former party, the Labour Party, government operatives and a compromised judiciary consistently undermined these moves.
“After joining the ADC and injecting new energy into the party, Obi faced increased sabotage from the ruling party, including legislative changes that targeted the ADC and weakened his presidential prospects,” Tanko said.
He noted that Obi’s March 22, 2026, visit to former Kano Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the ADC’s massive Kano rally on March 30 where Kwankwaso formally joined the party, further escalated tensions.
“The government then influenced INEC to reinterpret an Appeal Court ruling, resulting in the ADC leadership’s delisting,” Tanko added.
