Obidients Vow To Stop Any Move Against Obi 2027 Ambition

Supporters of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have pledged to resist any plan to keep him off the ballot in the 2027 election.

The group, known as the Obidients, issued the warning after a statement from Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that Obi would not secure a party ticket for the contest.

The matter gained attention after Bwala, during a television appearance, predicted that Obi might only serve in a campaign role for the African Democratic Congress rather than run for president. He claimed that Obi had lost half of his supporters since 2023 and that President Tinubu would earn up to two million votes from the South East, a region once seen as Obi’s stronghold.

Members of the Obidients’ State Coordinating Council in Abia responded by questioning the basis of Bwala’s remarks and calling on the presidency to clarify its position. They argued that it was improper for anyone linked to the government to speak with such certainty about party ticket decisions.

The movement rejected the claim of dwindling support, stating that Obi’s popularity had grown across the country since the last election. They pointed to new supporters in areas that were not part of his 2023 base, adding that public dissatisfaction with current government policies had fuelled fresh backing for his vision.

Supporters believe the coming election will see even greater enthusiasm for Obi, describing the 2023 performance as a wave and predicting that 2027 could bring a surge of votes. They see him as the most prepared candidate to address the country’s challenges and insist that his appeal cuts across ethnicity, religion, and region.

They also dismissed projections of increased votes for President Tinubu in the South East, arguing that the president’s policies had not brought improvements to the region or the country at large. They warned that any plan to keep Obi from the ballot would face strong resistance from citizens who believe in his message and leadership approach.