Supporters of the Obidient Movement in Delta State gathered in Asaba, the state capital, over the weekend to strategize on displacing the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.
The group voiced dissatisfaction with the APC-led federal government, accusing it of confusion, lack of vision, and mediocrity, while lamenting the severe hardships it has imposed on the nation.
Addressing the Obidient Movement Conference virtually, themed “Reawakening and Harmonizing Obidient Movement for a New Nigeria,” Prof. Pat Utomi stressed the significance of good governance and progressive leadership.
Delivering the keynote speech, eminent scholar Prof. Chris Nwaokobia highlighted the critical need to prepare for 2027. He remarked, “The time is ripe to begin networking and creating a stronger movement than what we had in 2023 because the federal government is a monstrous failure.
“Hunger has become a common denominator; anger is on the streets. They have failed in just about everything. They don’t know what to do with the economy; the system is absolutely rudderless. Leadership has lost direction, and they are confused.
“If a new Nigeria is possible and the current era is a monstrous failure, the message of the movement will resonate even more.”
Earlier, Delta Obidient Elders Council Chairman, Chief Chris Biose, expressed concern over Nigeria’s underperformance.
“Nigeria has a vibrant population of over 200 million people with vast uncultivated agricultural land, yet citizens are dying of hunger, unable to feed themselves, and access basic standard facilities,” he said. “It is safe to say Nigeria is underperforming its potentials. It is a contradiction.”
“It is time to prepare to re-enact the magic of February 25, 2023, with greater intensity and finality,” Biose urged. “The electorate that supported Mr. Peter Obi are still here, disappointed but still desirous of good governance. How do we reenlist them in the struggle for a New Nigeria?”
He further outlined a vision for a self-reliant nation focused on production rather than consumption, where resources are utilized for the benefit of the masses rather than a corrupt elite.
“Nigerian citizens deserve a prosperous and egalitarian nation-state,” he said.
“To achieve the objective of a New and Better Nigeria, Obidients must arm themselves with a clear vision, workable plans, well-articulated targets, knowledge, skills, courage, persistence, and personal discipline.
“No doubt, Obidients have taken upon themselves the historic duty of building a new Nigeria.”
