Obi can become Nigeria’s president in 2027 — Tanko
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The national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko has said, Mr Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, can become Nigeria’s president in 2027.
Mr Tanko said this on Saturday at a one-day symposium, themed, ‘Repositioning the Obidient Movement for Greater Impact,’ organised by the Obidient Movement and Anambra State support groups at the All Saints Cathedral Auditorium in Onitsha, Anambra State.
According to Tanko, the electoral malpractice in the 2023 election denied the former governor of Anambra State victory, noting that Obi has the capability to emerge as president in 2027 if everybody puts their acts together.
He said, “We are dedicated to promoting good governance and accountability by bringing together key stakeholders to discuss Nigeria’s future. This event underscores the movement’s commitment to unity, justice, and equity.
“Obi has the potential to emerge as president in 2027 if we put our acts together. We will have our agents prepared well before the 2027 general election, training and retraining them.
“A new Nigeria is possible if we start doing the right things in electing those who lead us. We are determined to end bad governance in Nigeria by ensuring the right people are elected. During the 2023 general election, we were accused of lacking structure, yet Peter Obi won the election but was denied victory due to electoral malpractice. This time, history will not repeat itself.
“Even the North is dissatisfied with the current government. We will advocate for electoral reform and champion it legally and physically. We will mobilise our people on the streets, and in the courts, and present our proposals to the National Assembly. The Obidient Movement seeks to empower Nigerian youths, advocating for meaningful change and accountability. Our mission aligns with the pursuit of good governance, justice, and equity.”
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While calling for free and fair elections that truly represent Nigeria’s interests, Tanko also urged the South-East to continue to support the movement.
Meanwhile, speaking at the event, chairperson of the symposium, Prof. Stella Okunna, stressed the importance of good governance and thanked the organisers for re-energising the movement.
She encouraged the team to increase visibility beyond party lines.
