PDP in Crisis, Can’t Woo Peter Obi — Obidient Movement
The Obidient Movement has dismissed claims that a faction of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) is making moves to court former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement released on Tuesday, spokespersons of the Obidient Movement said the PDP’s unresolved internal crisis makes it incapable of attracting Obi or offering a credible platform for his political ideals. The group argued that persistent leadership disputes, factional alignments, and lack of internal cohesion within the PDP undermine any serious effort to rebuild public trust.
According to the movement, Peter Obi’s political journey since the 2023 elections has been driven by principles of accountability, transparency, and people-centred governance, values they insist cannot thrive in a party still grappling with internal contradictions.
“The PDP is yet to resolve its internal leadership and ideological challenges. Until that happens, any talk of wooing Peter Obi is merely speculative,” the statement said.
The Obidient Movement further stressed that its supporters remain committed to sustaining the momentum built during the 2023 polls, adding that decisions about Obi’s future political alignment would be guided by structure, credibility, and a clear reform agenda, rather than opportunistic overtures.
Political observers note that Obi’s growing influence, particularly among young voters and urban professionals, has made him a prime target for opposition realignments ahead of 2027. However, the Obidient Movement insists that unity and clarity of purpose are prerequisites for any meaningful coalition.
As discussions about opposition alliances continue, the movement urged Nigerians to focus on issue-based politics rather than speculation, maintaining that Obi’s next steps would be announced at the appropriate time.
