Peter Obi pledged to fulfill Dele Farotimi’s ₦30 million bail conditions. Farotimi faces defamation charges and was granted bail by Ekiti Court. Obi seeks resolution in the best interests of all involved parties. Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has pledged to fulfill the bail conditions set for human rights lawyer, … Read more
The Obidient Movement has issued a stern warning of nationwide protests if human rights lawyer and activist, Barr. Dele Farotimi, remains in detention. Farotimi was reportedly arrested on the orders of a magistrate court following allegations of defaming Chief Afe Babalola, SAN. In a statement signed by the movement’s National Coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the … Read more
Dr. Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has expressed strong confidence that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential race. Yunusa credited Obi’s solid track record and widespread public support as the foundation for his optimism. Speaking at a good … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, alongside his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmad, have donated ₦50 million to assist victims of the recent floods in Maiduguri. The donation was made during a visit by the Labour Party leadership and the Obidient Movement to the Borno State capital, where they expressed their … Read more
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has appointed Yunusa Tanko as the Interim National Coordinator of his Obidient Movement worldwide. Before this new role, Tanko served as Obi’s former spokesperson and was the media director of the now-defunct Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation. In 2015, Tanko, a well-known activist … Read more
Yunusa Tanko clarified that the Obidient Movement is larger and operates independently of the Labour Party. The movement focuses on good governance and is willing to challenge both the Labour Party and Peter Obi if necessary. The Labour Party recently renamed its Directorate of Obidient Affairs to the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration after receiving … Read more
The Labour Party has labeled Edo State as the bastion of the Obidient Movement. LP’s strategy in Edo focuses on cementing this backing for their gubernatorial nominee, Olumide Akpata. Labour Party calls for fairness in the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Eko Hot Blog reports that on Tuesday, the leadership of the Labour Party designated Edo State … Read more
Presidency dismisses distraction from Obidients movement, focusing on governance. Special Adviser criticizes Peter Obi for allegedly exploiting religious and ethnic sentiments in politics. Administration avoids speculation about 2027 politics, emphasizing current governance priorities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidency has said that it will not be distracted by the activities and thoughts of the Obidients … Read more
Peter Obi denies rumors of leaving Labour Party ahead of 2027 elections. Affirms commitment to LP during conversation on X Space. Supports creation of structure for ‘Obidient’ movement, emphasizes importance of political blocs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has dismissed rumors of defecting from the … Read more
The Obidient Movement has concluded plans to hold a post-election leadership conference. The conference is designed to restructure and unify the movement into Nigeria’s single largest political alliance. The conference will provide a platform for the movement to select and appoint credible leaders. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following the conclusion of the general election, … Read more
Peter Obi visited the Central Mosque in Onitsha and joins the Muslim Community to celebrate Eid el Fitr. The Muslims at the mosque appreciated his routine visits and close relationship with them, describing him as the only politician who has kept this up. During the visit, they prayed for the OBIdient movement and the emergence … Read more
Adamu Garba has labelled the Obidient movement as a fraudulent Ponzi scheme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adamu Garba, has asserted that the presidential campaign of the Labour Party, LP, was “a grand Ponzi scheme.” Sharing a screenshot of a news headline that … Read more
An APC chieftain in Edo State, has accused Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu of planning to defect from PDP to Labour Party. Mayaki claimed that Shaibu is using the Obidient movement to generate support for his rumoured 2024 governorship ambition. Mayaki also dismissed Shaibu’s call for youth empowerment, urging Obidients to be wary of his ulterior … Read more
Soludo has reportedly dumped Peter Obi, the Presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, LP. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo has declared support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Justice Peter Umeadi. Soludo has also kicked against the ambition of the Labour Party presidential … Read more
A PDP chieftain has spoken on the Obidient Movement. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Matthew Iduoriyekemwen has submitted that he doesn’t see the ‘Obidient movement’ as a political movement. The ‘Obidient movement’ represents a group of Nigerians supporting the presidential ambition of the Labour Party … Read more
SERAP has sued Buhari over ‘silent’ arrest, oppression of ‘Obidients‘ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Wednesday said it is suing President Muhammadu Buhari’s led administration and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over reports of intimidation and attacks on supporters of the Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi. … Read more
Heavy Gridlock In Uyo As ‘Obidients’ Begins 2million-man March. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there is intense gridlock on Nwaniba road, from Water Fountain, Plaza, Ikot Ekpene road, and other major roads in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as the “Obidient Movement,” supporters of the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, embarked on … Read more
Obidients Defy Court Order, Stage Rally At Lekki. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Supporters of the presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, have defied court directives against holding a rally at Lekki. On Saturday morning, October 1, the supporters known as the ‘Obidients’ were seen in mass as they marched at … Read more
Femi Kuti Hosted Peter Obi Few Days After He Reported Rejected ‘Obidient movement’ EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has paid a surprise visit to Afrobeats musician, Femi Kuti, days after disclosing that he has no interest in joining the ‘Obidient movement’. This online … Read more