By Our Reporter
The Obidient Movement has declared plans to move beyond social media activism and strengthen its grassroots structures ahead of the 2027 general election, with a renewed focus on mobilising Nigerians to support Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).
The movement’s new National Coordinator, Dr Moses Paul, made this known while speaking with journalists in Abuja, where he described the 2027 presidential election as a major opportunity for Nigerian youths to take control of their future through active democratic participation.
Paul said the movement would harness its goodwill and mobilise Nigerians across the country to support Obi, stressing that political change could not be achieved through online campaigns alone.
Describing his appointment as a call to service rather than a personal honour, the coordinator said his immediate priority was to strengthen the movement, establish inclusive grassroots structures and mobilise citizens, particularly young people, towards reclaiming their future.
He urged Nigerian youths to channel their frustrations over poverty, unemployment, insecurity and poor governance into organised, peaceful and purposeful democratic action.
Paul identified organisation, unity, listening, communication and mobilisation as the five major priorities of his leadership.
He pledged to establish functional structures across states, local governments, wards, communities and polling units, while ensuring that women, youths, professionals and ordinary Nigerians have meaningful opportunities to participate in the movement.
On preparations for the 2027 general election, Paul expressed concern over reported irregularities in the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) preliminary voters’ register, including allegations of AI-generated photographs and discrepancies in voter figures.
He called on INEC to provide explanations and subject disputed records to independent forensic scrutiny, insisting that the allegations must be transparently investigated rather than treated as established facts.
The Obidient Movement coordinator also urged members to begin preparations for effective voter education, election monitoring, proper documentation and the lawful defence of votes during the 2027 elections.
Paul acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor, Dr Yunusa Tanko, noting that his appointment was not about replacing individuals but strengthening the movement’s institutional structures.
He further called on Nigerians across ethnic, religious and geographical divides to unite in building a disciplined, inclusive and accountable movement capable of advancing democratic change.
“The future will not be given to us; we must organise, unite, and build it. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we must not surrender the future of our children to political interests,” he declared.
He reaffirmed his commitment to leadership anchored on service, transparency, unity and measurable results.
The statement was signed by Paul, popularly known as Dr Mo, in his capacity as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement (Global).