The Obidient Movement has dismissed reports suggesting it is grappling with internal divisions, insisting that its supporters remain united behind the vision and ideals championed by former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), Ibrahim Umar, described claims of a rift within the movement as misleading and deliberately orchestrated to undermine its growing influence.
According to Umar, recent media narratives portraying the movement as fragmented fail to appreciate its unique structure as a citizen-led coalition driven by shared principles rather than conventional political hierarchies.
He argued that what some observers interpret as disunity is simply the natural development of a broad-based movement made up of independent groups and individuals committed to national transformation.
“The reports suggesting that the Obidient Movement is fractured are false and misleading,” he said. “What is being presented as division is actually the organic growth of a decentralised coalition of Nigerians who share a common aspiration for a better country.”
Umar noted that the movement was founded on values such as accountability, economic prosperity, fairness, and competent leadership, which he said continue to unite its members across the country.
He explained that unlike traditional political organisations, the Obidient Movement was never intended to operate under a rigid command structure. Instead, it accommodates different support groups and civic organisations that may adopt varying methods while pursuing the same overarching goal.
“Different groups within the movement may choose different approaches to advancing the cause, but they remain committed to a unified vision of a New Nigeria,” he stated.
The spokesman further maintained that the movement’s decentralised nature has strengthened rather than weakened it, making it less vulnerable to manipulation or control by any individual or faction.
According to him, the absence of a centralised leadership structure ensures that the aspirations of millions of supporters cannot be compromised by a few actors.
“The movement belongs to Nigerians and not to any select group of politicians or interests,” Umar said.
Reaffirming the movement’s commitment to Peter Obi’s governance philosophy, he stressed that its mission has remained consistent since it emerged as a major political force ahead of the 2023 general election.
He said supporters remain focused on promoting responsible governance and ending what he described as the culture of transactional politics in the country.
Umar also urged members of the public and supporters at home and abroad to disregard reports aimed at creating an impression of instability within the movement.
“The Obidient Movement remains united, vigilant and committed to the socio-economic transformation of Nigeria. There is no disagreement regarding our fundamental objectives,” he said.
The clarification comes amid heightened political consultations and realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, as political actors and interest groups intensify preparations for future contests.