BREAKING: Peter Obi To Address ‘Obidient Movement’ Over Next Party To Support

It is increasingly evident that Peter Obi’s opportunities to contest the upcoming presidential elections on the platforms of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party have significantly diminished with the arrival of Goodluck Jonathan, who is actively seeking a coalition presidential ticket. Click link to continue reading.

Recent meetings between Jonathan and Obi in Abuja have suggested that the former governor of Anambra State may be preparing to step back from the race.

Observers believe Obi is likely to address his supporters within the Obidient Movement, outlining his endorsement for a different political platform as the 2027 presidential election approaches.

According to a source familiar with discussions in Abuja, it appears that Peter Obi may officially withdraw from the race to lend his support to Jonathan, should particular terms and conditions be met within any emerging political alliances. This source further disclosed that Obi is inclined to back Jonathan over Atiku Abubakar, particularly given Jonathan’s status as a Southern candidate, which aligns with the regional sentiments.

Currently, Obi is facing considerable challenges from Atiku within the ADC due to a political structure that is heavily influenced by Atiku’s associates, complicating Obi’s position.

Additionally, he has encountered obstacles within the Labour Party, where internal conflicts have effectively blocked his path to running for the presidency in 2027.

While Obi has not yet made an official resignation announcement, he has been actively campaigning for the ADC in various states, indicating his ongoing engagement in the political landscape and his potential strategies for the future.

Another report by The Nation Newspaper added that the supporters of Obi and Jonathan are tenacious that presidency must remain in the South in 2027.

“As part of an unwritten deal, Obi has assured repeatedly that he won’t contest presidential primary election with Atiku or any election against Atiku in Adamawa State.

“He also said he will be on the presidential election ballot in 2027. It means technically, they cannot be in the same party except Atiku sacrifices his ambition.

“Obi has also said if he was Atiku’s vice presidential candidate in 2019, there is nothing bad if Atiku is magnanimous to allow him one term in 2027.”

The source noted, however, that Obi has a major problem with his supporters who have asked him not to be deputy to any presidential aspirant. Hence he finds it difficult to go back to them to say he has changed his mind as doing so will be political suicidal.

Jonathan, the source said, fits the bill as a compromise candidate, but his strong base used to be the South-East which is now the political fortress of Obi.

He said some Northern leaders want Jonathan to spend one term in the office (the only constitutional limit left for him), but there are two hurdles before him, namely getting the ticket a la carte (on a platter of gold) and securing the overwhelming backing of the North.

“With Atiku’s control of ADC, it will be difficult for Jonathan to get ADC mandate.

“Atiku has not formally joined ADC because he was said to be doing his homework. He does not want to be betrayed like the case in PDP.

“He has invested a lot in ADC and presidential aspirants like ex-Governor Rotimi Amaechi can turn the table.”