By Praise Chinecherem
Obidient Movement is an umbrella body of political support groups backing Obi.
The declaration formed part of the eight point Communique issued at the end of strategic stakeholders meeting held on Sunday in Awka, Anambra State.
The meeting attended by State Executive council members made up of Obidient Movement State Exco members, State Coordinators of registered support groups and Local Government Area Coordinators also denied endorsing any Governorship aspirant in the 2025 Anambra guber race.
The statement jointly signed by Lead Coordinator and General Secretary, Comrade Obiora Charles Anueyiagu and Edwin Utazi read in parts, “We reaffirmed our commitment and unflinching support to our principal, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi and his quest to liberate Nigeria from the yoke of selfish and vision less leadership.
“Despite losing his 2023 presidential mandate in the most bizarre controversial manner, Peter Obi has continued to demonstrate to Nigerians and the whole world that he is the kind of leader that Nigeria needs to liberate it from the cycle of economic and political doldrums.
“And we are praying earnestly for His Excellency, Mr. Peter Obi to give Nigerian presidency another shot in 2027, knowing fully well that members of Obidient Movement across Nigeria are waiting in their trenches to finish what they started in 2023.
The group further declared its readiness to back a candidate cast in the mold of Obi.
Obidient Movement have not endorsed any candidate yet but will rally behind any Governorship candidate who meets our established criteria, who align with our core principles of accountability, good governance, and community welfare.
Mostly, we are ready to back any candidate whose vision and political aspirations resonates with the ideals and values of our servant leader, Mr. Peter Obi whose selfless and human capital development oriented program is legendary.
“Our choice candidate must be someone that put Anambra citizens first and not self glorification and aggrandizement.
The group which has reiterated its commitment to mobilize its members to participate massively in the forthcoming governorship and general elections, how vow to resist attempt by external forces to distabilize its members.
“We stand united in our determination to resist any undue external influence or dominion that seeks to undermine the integrity and autonomy of our movement, as well as the political processes in Anambra State.
“Though, we are ready to work with the leadership of the Obidient movement at the national led by Dr. Tanko Yanusa, we will stand against onslaught of dark political forces that work at variance with interest of genuine and committed members of the movement in Anambra State.
