The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been accused by the Obidient Movement of conspiring to sabotage Peter Obi’s presidential aspirations.
Yunusa Tanko, the group’s national coordinator, made the assertion on Saturday during a press conference in Kano.
He claimed that “orchestrated crisis and institutional interference” are being used to prevent Obi from having a political platform for the January 2027 presidential election.
In order to undermine Obi’s political base, Tanko claimed that the purported plan started after the 2023 elections and accused the ruling party of inciting internal conflicts inside the Labour Party.
In addition, he claimed that the Supreme Court’s decision about the party’s leadership in April 2025 was compromised by later decisions made by subordinate courts.
The organization pointed out that after a protracted internal struggle, Obi finally left the Labour Party on December 31, 2025, and subsequently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The organization claimed that political tensions were increased by Obi’s membership in the ADC and his interactions with political figures, like as former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Additionally, Tanko connected recent events—such as the alleged delisting of ADC leadership in response to an Appeal Court decision—to what it called attempts to undermine opposition groups.
“The trend is a blatant scheme to impose a one-party system, undermine democracy, and deny Nigerians credible choices,” he declared.
The group urged pertinent parties, such as the court and election bodies, to protect democratic values and provide fair competition for all candidates.
It cautioned that any attempt to keep opposition leaders out of the election process would erode public trust in Nigeria’s democracy.
In advance of the 2027 elections, the movement called on Nigerians, especially women and young people, to be watchful and dedicated to democratic principles.
