The Obidient Movement has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating moves to deny Peter Obi a viable political platform ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
National Coordinator of the movement, Yunusa Tanko, made the allegation while speaking with journalists, claiming that the purported delisting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is part of a broader strategy to sideline Obi politically.
Tanko alleged that the plan dates back to the aftermath of the 2023 general election, describing it as a sustained effort to weaken Obi’s political base. He claimed that internal crises within the Labour Party were deliberately instigated to destabilize the former presidential candidate’s support structure.
According to him, attempts by Obi to resolve the disputes were allegedly undermined by what he described as “external interference,” including actions he attributed to elements within government institutions.
The Obidient Movement further claimed that Obi’s alignment with the ADC, which it said brought renewed momentum to the party, triggered intensified opposition. It also alleged that legislative amendments to the Electoral Act were pursued to exert pressure on the ADC and limit Obi’s chances of contesting in the next election.
Tanko referenced Obi’s recent political engagements, including his visit on March 22, 2026, to former Kano State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as a subsequent rally in Kano where Kwankwaso was said to have aligned with the ADC.
He claimed these developments heightened tensions and prompted what he described as efforts to reinterpret a court ruling, allegedly leading to actions affecting the ADC’s leadership structure.
As of the time of this report, neither the APC nor INEC has issued an official response to the allegations.
The claims add to growing political tensions as early positioning and alignments begin to shape the landscape ahead of the 2027 general election.