Obidient Movement Counters Salami, Reaffirms Obi’s 2023 Eligibility
The Obidient Movement Worldwide has rejected recent remarks by Isa Salami questioning the eligibility of Peter Obi to contest the 2023 presidential election under the Labour Party.
In a statement released Wednesday night, the group’s National Coordinator, Tanko Yunusa, described the comments as misleading. He stressed that all legal concerns regarding Obi’s candidacy had already been resolved by the courts.
According to the movement, the Supreme Court of Nigeria had conclusively addressed issues relating to Obi’s qualification and party membership, noting that no ruling disqualified him from contesting the election.
The statement emphasized that party membership is an internal matter, adding that the Labour Party duly admitted Obi, granted him a waiver, and submitted his candidacy to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The group also questioned the timing of Salami’s remarks, calling them “curious” and suggesting they may be an attempt to revisit settled issues after the elections and legal processes had concluded.
Addressing concerns about the judiciary, the movement referenced Salami’s earlier observations on systemic challenges, urging greater focus on reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s justice system.
It further clarified that Obi did not participate in the primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party, dismissing claims suggesting otherwise as inaccurate.
Highlighting Obi’s profile, the movement described him as a leader with a strong record of integrity, pointing to his time as governor of Anambra State and his experience in business. It also noted that no criminal allegations have been proven against him.
Reaffirming its stance, the Obidient Movement maintained that Obi’s 2023 presidential bid was both valid and legitimate, while urging supporters to remain peaceful and focused on its vision of a new Nigeria built on competence, character, and accountability.
The group concluded by reiterating its message that a better Nigeria remains achievable.
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