By Dennis Okechukwu
Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, as momentum builds ahead of the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The movement, announced in Abuja on Monday, said it has already established structures across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with coordinators appointed at state and zonal levels to drive mobilisation.
In a statement, the group’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, described the initiative as a coalition bringing together members of the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria People’s Party, and the ADC. He said the platform aims to build a nationwide structure for political engagement and reform.
Ijeh noted that the movement reflects the grassroots energy seen during the 2023 elections, particularly among youth-driven support bases. He described it as a unifying force seeking to move beyond ethnic, regional, and religious divisions while addressing economic hardship and insecurity.
He added that the group would soon begin formal inauguration of its state chapters, calling on Nigerians to join what he termed a collective push for national renewal.
The emergence of the OK Movement signals fresh realignments within the opposition, especially as political actors position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. It also comes amid growing tension within the ADC following the declaration by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to contest the party’s presidential ticket, insisting he would not step down for other aspirants.
Other prominent figures linked to the ADC race include Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal, alongside Obi and Kwankwaso.
Meanwhile, the Labour Party has disowned viral social media posts urging Obi and Kwankwaso to return to its fold, describing the messages as unauthorised and not issued by its leadership.