In a significant declaration shaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, the leadership of the Obidient Movement has affirmed its unwavering commitment to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Yunusa Tanko, the national coordinator of the movement, made this pivotal announcement on Thursday, January 1, 2026, during an appearance on Channels Television's 'The Morning Brief' programme.
Obidients Pledge Democratic Principles Within ADC
Tanko, speaking from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stated that the movement, famously known for its staunch support of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, will fully integrate and operate within the ADC's framework. He emphasised that the group's core principle is democracy and that all its decisions will be taken democratically within the party.
He provided a clear vision of the movement's strategy, saying they intend to contest equitably with every other contestant based on democratic tenets. Tanko expressed strong belief that Peter Obi, with the massive support base he commands, would emerge victorious from the ADC's internal processes.
Movement's Stance on a Potential Atiku Victory
In a direct response to a critical question regarding the movement's plan should former Vice President Atiku Abubakar win the ADC's presidential primary election, Tanko offered a definitive answer.
He asserted that the Obidient Movement would remain within the party and work to give it the democratic vitality it requires. This statement underscores a commitment to party supremacy and the democratic process, regardless of the primary's outcome.
This development follows Peter Obi's official move to the ADC, a shift that has generated considerable analysis about its impact on the fortunes of President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming 2027 poll. The Obidient Movement's decision to solidify its base within the ADC signals a strategic consolidation aimed at influencing the party's direction and ultimately, the national electoral contest.
Implications for the 2027 Political Landscape
The formal alignment of the vast and politically active Obidient Movement with the ADC presents a new dynamic in Nigerian politics. By vowing to stay and build the party democratically, the movement is positioning itself as a formidable internal force capable of shaping the ADC's presidential ticket.
Tanko's remarks effectively dismiss speculation about the movement's potential disintegration or departure following Obi's defection from the Labour Party. Instead, it charts a course of structured political engagement, with the 2027 election as its clear focal point.
The coming months will reveal how this integration unfolds within the ADC's structures and how it influences the calculations of other major political actors ahead of the next presidential race.
