Peter Obi clarifies The rift between OK Movement & NDC

Peter Obi has spoken on the growing disagreement between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, popularly known as the OK Movement, over the group’s 59-member Presidential Campaign Council.

Speaking on Arise TV, Obi clarified that the NDC is the political party to which he and his supporters belong, while the OK Movement, Obidient groups and Kwankwasiyya should operate as support groups for the party. He said support groups should support the party rather than perform the functions of the party itself.

The controversy began after the OK Movement unveiled a 59-member campaign council covering mobilisation, strategy, women’s affairs, security, legal affairs and other areas ahead of the 2027 elections. The NDC subsequently dissociated itself from the structure, saying it was not authorised by the party’s leadership.

The OK Movement, however, rejected the NDC’s position and insisted that it is an independent organisation with its own leadership, structures and internal processes. The movement also demanded an apology from the NDC over statements concerning its campaign council.

Obi has now stated that he did not approve the 59-member campaign council and described the move as inappropriate for a support group. He also said that anything involving the OK Movement should have the express approval of both himself and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

So, what exactly is behind the disagreement between the NDC and the OK Movement? Is this simply a dispute over campaign structures, or does it reveal deeper questions about the relationship between political parties and powerful support movements ahead of 2027?

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