Obi–Kwankwaso Movement has emerged as opposition realigns ahead of ADC 2027 Primaries.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that supporters of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, signaling fresh realignments ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The group, announced in Abuja on Monday, disclosed that it has already established structures across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with state and zonal coordinators appointed to drive nationwide mobilisation.
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In a statement, the movement’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, described the initiative as a coalition bringing together the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria People’s Party, and the ADC.
The formation of the OK Movement adds a new dimension to the evolving opposition landscape, amid uncertainty over who will secure the ADC presidential ticket for the 2027 general elections.
Addressing journalists, Ijeh said the platform represents a broad-based alliance aimed at mobilising Nigerians across political and regional divides. He described the movement as a response to the country’s economic and security challenges, positioning it as a vehicle for national reform.
“This is more than a political milestone; it is the birth of a coordinated, nationwide engine for systemic reform and national rebirth,” he said, adding that the group rejects divisive politics based on ethnicity, religion, or region.
Ijeh further revealed that state chapters would soon be formally inaugurated, noting that the movement is open to all Nigerians seeking change.
The development mirrors the grassroots mobilisation strategy of the Obidient Movement, which gained prominence during the 2023 elections with strong youth-driven support.
Confirming alignment between the new group and existing Obi support structures, Obidient Movement Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said both the OK Movement and other affiliated groups are working toward a joint presidential ticket under the ADC.
“There is no division. They are all working for the same purpose,” he stated.
The emergence of the OK Movement comes amid rising tension within the ADC following the declaration of interest by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to contest the party’s presidential primaries. Atiku has maintained that he will not step down for any aspirant, a stance that has generated unease among supporters of other contenders.
Other prominent figures speculated to be eyeing the ADC ticket include former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
The party, currently led by former Senate President David Mark, has also attracted influential figures such as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami.
Meanwhile, the Labour Party has distanced itself from viral social media posts urging Obi and Kwankwaso to return to its fold. The party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, dismissed the messages as fraudulent, stating they did not originate from the party’s official channels.
The latest developments highlight intensifying competition and strategic positioning within Nigeria’s opposition bloc as political actors prepare for the ADC primaries.
