The Obidient Movement’s Abia State chapter has refuted reports that it threatened to stop supporting Governor Alex Otti in 2027 if he didn’t join Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In a statement signed by National/South East Advisory Council member Ebere Obiesie, Abia State Secretary Elder Bethel Nwokoma, and spokesperson Chibuzor Obiesili, the Obidient Movement reportedly stated that its Wednesday press conference only denounced the former governors of Abia and their foot soldiers for banding together against Otti, without threatening to stop supporting the governor.
The Obidient Movement reiterated its steadfast support for Otti and advised the public to ignore any misleading media reports that implied the Movement had threatened to stop backing the Governor.
The statement promised to help Otti’s government going forward and praised him on his progress.
“The Obidient Movement, Abia State Chapter, has noted with concern a series of misleading reports and allegations circulating on some media platforms, suggesting that the Movement has threatened to withdraw its support for His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti over his stance regarding the African Democratic Congress (ADC),” was part of the statement.
“We want to make it clear that the Obidient Movement Abia State chapter does not endorse any alleged calls for Governor Alex Otti to defect to the ADC or allegations of an ultimatum or threat to withdraw support. These claims are untrue, unfounded, and a flagrant distortion of our position as a group.
“The governor and his administration’s people-oriented efforts to restore and reposition Abia State are acknowledged by the Obidient Movement Abia State chapter.
“The Obidient Movement Abia State chapter also categorically denounces and disassociates itself from the apparent gang-up by three former governors and their allies, whose deliberate activities are intended to undermine Governor Alex Otti’s government.
“We consider such organized efforts to be self-serving, regressive, and detrimental to the ongoing transformation and communal progress being documented throughout Abia State.
Contrary to the false information being spread by certain media outlets, we thus reiterate our steadfast support for Governor Alex Otti and applaud his government for its dedication to good governance, transparency, and people-centered development.
