OK movement warns NDC, Obidients against dividing Obi’s camp

The United Kingdom Coordinator of the OK Movement, Adebayo Brown, has accused leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC Presidential Campaign Council and the Obidient Movement of fuelling divisions among groups supporting Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential ambition.

Brown urged the groups to end what he described as unnecessary political disputes and focus on mobilising Nigerians, strengthening grassroots structures and preparing for the 2027 general elections.

The disagreement followed claims that Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, had distanced themselves from the OK Movement.

The controversy attracted reactions from the NDC Presidential Campaign Council and the Obidient Movement, both of which dismissed the dispute as a distraction from efforts to mobilise support for Obi.

In a statement made available to PUNCH Online, Brown urged the Global Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Moses Paul, to concentrate on rebuilding the group and coordinating supporters rather than engaging in public disagreements with the OK Movement.

He warned that internal disputes could undermine efforts to rally Nigerians behind the opposition’s presidential candidate.

Brown also questioned Paul’s authority to speak on behalf of Obi and Kwankwaso, insisting that any position concerning their relationship with the OK Movement should be backed by clear and verifiable communication.

He said, “The Coordinator of the Obidient Movement does not automatically speak for Peter Obi, nor can he unilaterally determine or represent his interests and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Such positions should be established through clear and verifiable communication, not personal assertions.”

Despite the disagreement, Brown maintained that the OK Movement did not consider the Obidient Movement or the NDC its enemies, urging all groups to focus on their shared democratic objectives.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the OK Movement and the Obidient Movement are not enemies. Neither are we in conflict with the NDC. We have a common democratic challenge ahead, and the priority should be mobilising Nigerians, strengthening political structures, and working towards credible elections in 2027,” he said.

Brown also defended the National Director-General of the OK Movement, John Ughulu, against what he described as attempts to undermine his commitment to the organisation.

He said Ughulu had made significant sacrifices to build the movement and urged him to remain focused on strengthening its structures.

However, the Spokesperson for the NDC Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Constance Ikokwu, dismissed the controversy as a distraction, saying the campaign was focused on its immediate priorities.

“We’re heavily focused on the campaign right now. We don’t need unnecessary distractions,” she told PUNCH Online.

Also reacting, Chidi Iloamaeke, media aide to Paul, said the Obidients coordinator was not a member of the OK Movement and remained focused on his responsibilities.

In a telephone interview with PUNCH Online on Tuesday, Iloamaeke said Paul’s priority was to coordinate the Obidient Movement and mobilise support for Obi’s presidential ambition.

“Dr Mo is not a member of the OK Movement. His office as the global coordinator of the Obidient Movement allows him to concentrate on the activities of the Obidient Movement as well as delivering the people’s mandate of ensuring that Peter Obi becomes the president of Nigeria come 2027,” he said.

Iloamaeke urged eligible Nigerians to turn out in large numbers to vote for Obi in the 2027 presidential election.