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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has disowned the reported formation of a presidential campaign council by the Obedient Kwankwasiyya (OK) Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi said he was not involved in the formation of the council and backed the position of NDC National Leader, Seriake Dickson, who had criticised the move.
Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, Obi said the NDC remained the political party to which its members belonged, while groups such as the OK Movement, Obidient and Kwankwasiyya should operate as support organisations.
“I was not aware, and that’s why I’m disapproving it here,” Obi said.
He agreed with Dickson’s position on the matter, stressing that support groups should not attempt to perform the functions of the political party.
“I’m not involved. The NDC is the political party we all belong to, and I agree entirely with the position of the leader,” Obi said.
According to him, the various support groups have an important role to play in helping the party but should operate within their defined roles.
“OK Movement, Obidient, Kwankwasiyya and other groups are supporting groups. They must play their role as supporting groups supporting the party,” he said.
“They should not play the role of the party. We found a situation where one of the supporting groups is using the nomenclature and forming a presidential campaign council. It shouldn’t be. No.”
Obi’s comments followed the reported establishment of the OK Movement Presidential Campaign Council under the leadership of John Ughulu ahead of the 2027 election.
NDC National Leader Seriake Dickson had earlier criticised the development, describing it as “nonsensical” and calling for the movement to be brought under control.
Obi maintained that the NDC should remain the central political structure for its candidates and members, while support groups should complement the party rather than create parallel structures.
His position comes as opposition parties and political groups continue discussions on possible cooperation ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
