Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, says the group will explore a new path outside the Labour Party (LP) if the internal crisis persists.
Tanko told Arise News on Tuesday that the movement is ready
to mobilise and extend its reach, following the setbacks of the 2023 general
election.
“It’s clear to us that there are challenges within the
Labour Party. The Obidient Movement is bigger than the Labour Party. We have
them everywhere, academicians, traders, some members of other political
parties,” he said.
“When it becomes inevitable that the Labour Party is not
ready to assimilate the idea of good governance, we will have to look for
another opportunity.
“During the 2023 general elections, we were accused, rightly
so, that we do not have structures in all of the polling units.”
He noted that 1,760 polling units were not won by LP, with
the Obidient movement now aiming to establish a “solid foundation” across the
country.
Tanko said the movement has expanded beyond the influence of
Peter Obi, LP’s presidential candidate in 2023, gaining support across Nigeria,
including in the northern region.
“We are getting prepared and we are ready to face the
challenges,” he said.
“Where you thought we don’t have them; we are now having
them. Even in regions with religious sensitivities, young people are pushing
for change.”
In response to growing disappointment among Nigerians
regarding LP lawmakers elected with Obi’s influence, Tanko emphasised the importance
of strengthening the movement’s structure to address public dissatisfaction.
“What we have in position now is that as the national
coordinator, we are going to have zonal coordinators, state coordinators, local
government coordinators and unit commanders,” he said.
“There is going to be a direction with a concept we have
already put in place, and I can assure you it will galvanise everybody into
place so that all of these particular issues that you raised will not rear
their heads. Because if there is no direction, we can’t hold anybody
responsible.”
Tanko also noted that a formal registration system will soon
enable easy identification of members across the country.
“The data will be so coordinated (so that) you can easily
identify an Obidient where he resides and the voting point,” he said.
Speaking on potential alliances with other political
figures, Tanko affirmed that the movement is open to discussions while harping
on the need build “a strong, independent platform”.
“That is the reason we are independently building the
Obidient Movement to show our strength,” he added.
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