The Obidient Movement has accused Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being unsettled by the growing speculation that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, could be courted back into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
National Coordinator of the movement, Yunusa Tanko in a phone interview on Monday, said Wike’s recent comments questioning Obi’s seriousness and political direction were not borne out of facts, but fear of losing relevance if Obi re-enters the PDP fold.
“Mr. Peter Obi has told Nigerians time and again that he is a member of the Labour Party. He has never hidden it. Whenever there is a shift, he will say so himself. So why should Wike be the one to question his seriousness? It is because he is disturbed and scared that if Obi accepts PDP’s invitation, he will lose his place,” Tanko said.
Tanko described Wike’s remarks as an unnecessary distraction, stressing that the Obidient Movement is focused on mobilising Nigerians ahead of 2027.
“We are not in a contest with Wike. We are focused on cultivating the system, working with the people, and building momentum. Elections are about the people, and right now, Obi has them,” he stated.
He also urged Nigerians to ignore speculations, insisting that the movement’s direction will become clear before the end of November.
“Our coalition had agreed publicly that after November, the course will be clear. Until then, we remain committed to our work. Wike should stop taking Panadol for our headache,” Tanko said.
The PDP leadership has in recent months extended open invitations to Obi to return, fueling debates about where the former Anambra governor may pitch his tent in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections.