Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has emphasized that the Obidient Movement transcends political party affiliations and cannot be confined to any single party.
In a statement released late Wednesday on his X account, Obi highlighted that the membership of the Obidient Movement includes individuals from various political parties, as well as diverse backgrounds in terms of sex, tribe, religion, and geographical area. He reiterated that the movement is driven by a collective vision of rescuing and building a new Nigeria.
“I like to categorically state that the Obidient Movement is not a directorate in any particular political party. Any individual or individuals claiming to be leaders of this non-existent directorate are simply not members of the broader Obidient Movement,” Obi declared.
He clarified that while political parties may have youth mobilization directorates, the Obidient Movement extends far beyond these structures. It is a diverse and inclusive collective that transcends traditional political, religious, and ethnic affiliations, with no fixed domicile or headquarters within any particular party or region of the country.
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Obi elaborated that the movement’s membership spans across Africa and the globe, including individuals from rural communities, public, private, and corporate sectors, all united by a shared vision for a new and better Nigeria. Guided by principles of adaptive and transformative change, progress, discipline, and democratic values, the Obidient Movement advocates for fairness, equity, inclusivity, and justice.
The movement, according to Obi, is committed to accountable and responsible governance. Its members are dedicated to contributing to the realization of a better future for Nigeria through the New Nigeria project, anchored on loyalty, integrity, and democratic values.
“The Obidient Movement seeks to foster positive change through a commitment to integrity, honesty, and accountability, rejecting deceitful behaviors,” Obi stated. “We serve as a beacon of hope for a reimagined Nigeria, where leadership is grounded in character, capacity, competence, compassion, and the well-being of all citizens.”
Obi’s statement serves to clarify that the Obidient Movement operates independently of any political party, and its membership is not limited to any particular affiliation.
