2027 Showdown: Northern Obidient Movement Warns Peter Obi Against Atiku’s VP Offer
Northern Obidient Movement to Peter Obi: “Reject Atiku’s VP Offer or Risk Losing Our Trust” A faction of the Obidient Movement in Nigeria’s North-Central region has issued a stark warning to Labour Party leader Peter Obi: partnering with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 2027 would undermine his credibility and betray the movement’s quest for a “new Nigeria.” Key Concerns: Why the Alliance is a “Non-Starter” In a statement by Bitrus Samuel (Chairman) and Murtala Ndagi (Secretary), the group outlined ethical and political red flags: Atiku’s “Checkered Past”: Allegations of corruption and party-hopping clash with Obi’s clean governance mantra. Erosion of Trust: North-Central voters, disillusioned by decades of mismanagement, may abandon Obi if he aligns with Atiku. U.S. Relations Risk: Atiku’s unresolved controversies could strain Nigeria’s international standing. Samuel emphasized: “Your integrity is a beacon of hope. Partnering with Atiku risks endorsing a legacy of […]