The Obidient Movement Worldwide has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a plan to block Peter Obi from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the group's National Coordinator, made the claim during a press conference in Kano on Saturday. He alleged that the APC has been fueling internal conflicts within the Labour Party to destabilize Obi's political foundation since the 2023 elections. Tanko stated that despite a Supreme Court ruling in April 2025 affirming Labour Party leadership, lower courts later took actions that weakened the judgment. Obi left the Labour Party on December 31, 2025, after prolonged internal disputes and subsequently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The movement linked Obi's alignment with the ADC and his political engagements, including with former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to rising political tensions. It also cited the recent Appeal Court ruling that led to the delisting of ADC leadership as part of a broader effort to erode opposition strength. "The trend is a blatant scheme to undermine democracy, impose a one-party system and deny Nigerians credible choices," the group said. It called on electoral bodies and the judiciary to protect democratic norms and urged Nigerians, especially youths and women, to stay vigilant ahead of 2027.
Peter Obi's move from the Labour Party to the ADC after a Supreme Court decision was undermined by lower courts exposes how judicial inconsistency can be exploited for political ends. The Obidient Movement's claim of orchestrated interference gains weight when court rulings appear to shift with political tides. For Nigerian voters, this signals that party stability and candidate eligibility may hinge less on law than on backstage maneuvering. If institutions continue to reflect political pressure rather than legal clarity, the 2027 election could be shaped more by manipulation than mandate.
