Supporters of former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and ex-Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, as alignments intensify ahead of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary for the 2027 general election.
The group, which announced its emergence in Abuja on Monday, disclosed that it has already established structures across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with coordinators appointed to drive nationwide mobilisation.
National Publicity Secretary of the Movement, Justin Ijeh, described the initiative as a coalition of political forces drawn from the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya Movement, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and the ADC.
According to Ijeh, the movement represents a “coordinated, nationwide engine for systemic reform,” aimed at addressing Nigeria’s economic hardship, rising cost of living, and insecurity challenges.
“This is more than a political milestone; it is the birth of a nationwide platform for national rebirth,” he said.
The development signals a new layer of political realignment within the opposition coalition, amid uncertainty over who will clinch the ADC presidential ticket.
The OK Movement is seen as mirroring the grassroots-driven structure of the Obidient Movement, which gained national prominence during the 2023 general elections.
Confirming the alignment, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, stated that both the OK Movement and other support groups are working towards a common goal of securing a joint presidential ticket under the ADC.
Meanwhile, the emergence of the group comes amid rising internal tension within the ADC, particularly following the declaration of presidential ambition by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, who has insisted he will not step down for any aspirant.
Other prominent figures linked to the ADC race include former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. The party, currently chaired by former Senate President, David Mark, has also attracted key political actors such as Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and Nasir El-Rufai.
In a related development, the Labour Party has distanced itself from viral social media posts urging Obi and Kwankwaso to return to its fold, describing such messages as fraudulent.
The formation of the OK Movement underscores the intensifying political permutations ahead of 2027, as opposition forces continue to strategise on building a formidable coalition to challenge the ruling establishment.
