Alleged Plot Against Obi: Obedient Movement Raises Alarm Over Threat to Democracy 

The Obidient Movement Worldwide has raised serious concerns over what it described as a calculated attempt by the ruling party to undermine the political ambitions of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a press statement issued in Kano on Saturday, the group alleged that there is an ongoing “sinister scheme” aimed at denying Obi a viable political platform for the January 2027 presidential poll, warning that such actions pose a grave threat to Nigeria’s democratic stability.

The statement, signed by the National Coordinator of the movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, claimed that the alleged plot dates back to the aftermath of the 2023 general elections.

 According to the group, internal crises within the Labour Party were deliberately instigated to weaken Obi’s political base and prevent him from consolidating his influence within the party.

The movement further alleged that despite Obi’s efforts to restore unity within the Labour Party, such moves were consistently frustrated by what it termed “external interference,” including the alleged involvement of compromised judicial processes.

Referencing a 2025 ruling by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on the leadership of the Labour Party, the group accused the ruling establishment of disregarding the judgment and instead relying on lower courts to countermand the apex court’s authority.

The statement noted that Obi eventually exited the Labour Party on December 31, 2025, citing persistent internal instability. It added that shortly after his departure, a court ruling on January 7, 2026, addressed disputes surrounding the party’s leadership—an action the movement described as suspiciously timed.

Following his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the group said Obi injected “renewed energy” into the party. However, it alleged that this development was met with intensified resistance, including legislative amendments to the Electoral Act purportedly designed to weaken the ADC and limit Obi’s chances of contesting.

The statement also linked recent political developments in Kano to the alleged plot, particularly Obi’s March 22, 2026 visit to former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The visit, which reportedly attracted significant support from Kwankwasiyya loyalists, was said to have heightened political tensions.

According to the group, the situation escalated following a major ADC rally held in Kano on March 30, 2026, where Kwankwaso formally aligned with the party. It alleged that subsequent actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), including the reinterpretation of an Appeal Court ruling and the delisting of ADC leadership, were part of a broader effort to sideline opposition figures.

“The implications of this agenda are far-reaching,” the statement noted, adding that it would undermine the aspirations of millions of Nigerians, particularly youths, women, and professionals advocating for governance reforms centered on productivity, accountability, and anti-corruption.

The group called on key stakeholders, including civil society organisations, the judiciary, and the international community, to safeguard democratic institutions and ensure a level playing field for all political actors.

It concluded by reaffirming its support for Obi’s vision, urging Nigerians to remain steadfast in the pursuit of democratic ideals.

“A New Nigeria is Possible,” the statement declared.