Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have launched the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, a pressure group aimed at pushing for a joint presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The announcement was made in Abuja on Monday by Justin Ijeh, the movement's National Publicity Secretary, who stated that structures have been established in all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Ijeh described the platform as a coalition of the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria Peoples Party, and the ADC. He emphasized that the movement seeks to combat tribalism, religious sentiment, and regionalism in politics while addressing economic hardship, high living costs, and insecurity. State and zonal coordinators have been appointed, with plans to formally inaugurate state chapters in the coming weeks. The movement positions itself as a vehicle for systemic reform and national renewal. Dr Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, confirmed alignment between the OK Movement and existing Obi support networks. Tanko stated that both the OK Movement and The Village Boys Movement are working toward the same goal, dismissing claims of internal division. The move comes after Atiku Abubakar declared his intention to run for president in 2027 on the ADC platform, shifting earlier assumptions that he would reprise the 2019 PDP ticket with Obi as running mate.
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