The Obidient Movement has clarified that it will only support Peter Obi as the presidential candidate for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The movement emphasised that it will not support Obi as a vice presidential candidate for anyone.

This statement was made in response to reports attributed to its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, claiming that the movement would remain with ADC even if Obi does not secure the party’s presidential nomination.

However, in a separate statement, Tanko dismissed these reports as “deliberate misrepresentations and malicious propaganda.”

He said, “Without equivocation, the ideals, energy, and collective resolve of the Obidient Movement are unequivocally committed to the presidential aspiration of Mr Peter Obi. The Movement can join any political party of its choice that aligned with the person, principles, and leadership vision of Mr Peter Obi.

“Let it be stated clearly and without ambiguity: The Obidient Movement is not mobilised to support Mr Peter Obi as a vice-presidential candidate to anyone. Our support is exclusively for his emergence as President of Nigeria.

“At present, we are supporting him within the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the contest for its presidential candidacy. Should the process be transparent, credible, and fair, the Obidient Movement will abide by its outcome.

“However, should the process be compromised, the Movement will take a united, lawful, and democratic decision consistent with its core principles.”