The OK Movement has accused leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Campaign Council and the Obidient Movement of creating divisions among supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The allegation follows claims that the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had distanced themselves from the OK Movement.
Reacting to the development, the United Kingdom Coordinator of the OK Movement, Adebayo Brown, challenged the Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Moses Paul, to clarify the basis of the claims concerning Obi and Kwankwaso’s relationship with the group.
Brown argued that Paul could not independently speak on behalf of the two politicians or determine their positions regarding the OK Movement.
He said, “The coordinator of the Obidient Movement does not automatically speak for Peter Obi, nor can he unilaterally determine or represent his interests and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. Such positions should be established through clear and verifiable communication, not personal assertions.”
The OK Movement coordinator urged Paul to focus on rebuilding the Obidient Movement, strengthening its grassroots structures and coordinating supporters instead of engaging in public disagreements with his organisation.
Brown also criticised Paul and the Director-General of the NDC Presidential Campaign Council, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, accusing them of directing their attention towards the National Director-General of the OK Movement, John Ughulu, rather than their respective responsibilities.
He said two appointments had been given to individuals who appeared more interested in political disagreements than in fulfilling their official duties.
According to Brown, the situation was particularly concerning with 76 days remaining before the general elections, when political groups should be concentrating on grassroots mobilisation and strengthening their structures.
He stated, “Unfortunately, rather than concentrating on these critical responsibilities, their attention appears to be directed towards the National Director General of the OK Movement, John Ughulu.
“With only 76 days to the general elections, one would expect serious-minded leaders to be preoccupied with building structures, strengthening grassroots engagement, and preparing for the enormous responsibility of electoral mobilisation.
“Instead, Dr MO (Paul) continues to make claims that Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso have dissociated themselves from the OK Movement.”
Despite the disagreement, Brown maintained that the OK Movement did not consider either the Obidient Movement or the NDC an enemy.
He called on the groups to put aside their differences and concentrate on their shared democratic objectives ahead of the 2027 elections.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the OK Movement and the Obidient Movement are not enemies. Neither are we in conflict with the NDC. We have a common democratic challenge ahead, and the priority should be mobilising Nigerians, strengthening political structures, and working towards credible elections in 2027,” he said.
