Supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have unveiled a political pressure group known as the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement as political calculations intensify ahead of the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress.
The group was announced in Abuja on Monday and said it has already established structures across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with state and zonal coordinators appointed to drive mobilisation. The move signals an early attempt to influence the party’s internal dynamics ahead of future contests.
The development comes as opposition political actors continue consultations and alliance talks ahead of the next electoral cycle, with several parties seeking stronger national platforms.
Reacting to the emergence of the group, the National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed concerns over internal realignments, saying the party was not threatened by members expressing preferences.
“The party is not worried. It is not unusual for party members to express their preferences, as long as they are not flouting any party rules,” he said.
In a statement, the movement’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, described the platform as a coalition bringing together members of the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria People’s Party and the African Democratic Congress.
Addressing journalists, Ijeh said the initiative represents a coordinated political effort ahead of future elections and draws strength from multiple grassroots support networks across the country.
“Nigeria stands at a defining crossroads. Today, as our people endure the weight of unprecedented economic hardship, the soaring cost of living, and the persistent shadow of insecurity, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement formally unveils its national and state structures.”
The announcement is expected to fuel further debate within opposition circles over possible alignments, presidential ambitions and coalition strategies ahead of party primaries.
Efforts to obtain a response from the media office of former Vice President and ADC chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, on the development and his prospects for the party’s presidential ticket were unsuccessful as of press time.
