{"id":163174,"date":"2025-05-19T22:55:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T21:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/2027-all-fake-news-obidient-movement-debunks-alleged-obi-atiku-alliance"},"modified":"2025-05-20T00:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T23:00:06","slug":"2027-all-fake-news-obidient-movement-debunks-alleged-obi-atiku-alliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/parties\/2027-all-fake-news-obidient-movement-debunks-alleged-obi-atiku-alliance","title":{"rendered":"2027: All fake news \u2013 Obidient Movement debunks alleged Obi, Atiku alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Obidient Movement on Monday, described the reports that former Labour Party\u2019s presidential candidate, Peter Obi has agreed to be Atiku Abubakar\u2019s presidential running mate in 2027 as false.<\/p>\n<p>It insisted that Obi is still a member of the Labour Party and would make it public whenever he decides to leave the party.<\/p>\n<p>Nana Kazaure, the Director, Strategic Communication and Media of the movement, reiterated Obi\u2019s involvement in the opposition coalition objective to include providing a united front against and to tackle issues of bad governance, corruption, hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, out of school children and the myriad of other problems daily afflicting the people of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>A statement signed by Kazaure reads: \u201cObidient Movement has been inundated with calls from our members within and outside the country, including other members of the public, regarding a media publication claiming that our principal, Peter Obi, has been offered the running mate position to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the new coalition being formed ahead of 2027.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven as we know that the publication is imaginary to the author, we are tempted not to ignore it because of the possible far-reaching misconception it will have in the public space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile frank and cordial engagements with our partners and stakeholders towards a coalition continue amicably, the Obidient Movement would like to state emphatically that there is no truth or basis to the reports whatsoever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithout any risk of contradiction, we would like to reiterate that Mr Obi has maintained that his objective and his involvement in a coalition, is to provide a united front against and to tackle issues of bad governance, corruption, hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, out of school children and the myriad of other problems daily afflicting the people of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want politics that is progressive, standing firmly with the people and serving the great people of Nigeria and not politics just for the sake of grabbing power.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this point in time, Mr Peter Obi remains in the Labour party, and if ever this changes, he will make that announcement himself.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Obidient Movement would like to advise against sensationalism and speculation on these matters. At this difficult time, all Nigerians and the Media, inclusive, should emphasise and contribute to building a better country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The Obidient Movement on Monday, described the reports that former Labour Party\u2019s presidential candidate, Peter Obi has agreed to be Atiku Abubakar\u2019s presidential running mate in 2027 as false. 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