Obidient Movement Expels Peter Obi

A significant internal conflict has emerged within the Nigeria — Peter Obi, a prominent youth-driven political group in Nigeria. A faction, led by Dr. Barry Avotu Johnson, announced the expulsion of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and his ally Yunusa Tanko, accusing them of misusing the movement for personal political interests. The faction has rebranded the group as the '#OBEDIENT Movement' and declared its independence from the Nigeria — Labour Party (Nigeria), stating it has not endorsed any presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. This move aims to reclaim the movement's original vision, which they claim was abandoned after the 2023 elections. The original Nigeria — Peter Obi, however, has dismissed these actions, asserting that the new group is attempting to create confusion. The faction also called on the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu to protect democratic freedoms and review cases related to #EndSARS protests.