MONTHS to next year’s presidential election, supporters of Labour Party (LP) candidate in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, and those of his New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have launched a new structure, called the OK Movement, to actualise the joint ticket.
Recall that Ibrahim Abdulkarim, a close associate of Obi, had during a television programme said discussions between both camps had advanced beyond mere speculation and that Kwankwaso had accepted to be Obi’s running mate in the coming election, adding: “I can categorically tell you that they have agreed.”
Abdulkarim said a mutual understanding had already been reached between the former governor of Anambra State and his Kano State counterpart, and that their supporters were not unaware of the development, noting: “Both the Obidient Movement and the Kwankwassiyya Movement are aware of the agreement.”
Obi and Kwankwaso have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the election, but there has been no official confirmation from either camps.
While the Obidient Movement has significant national followership during the last general election, the Kwankwassiyya Movement maintains a strong grassroots base in the north.
A statement signed by Ok’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, said while the ‘O’ stands for Obi, the ‘K’ stands for Kwankwaso.
The organisation has vowed to unite Nigerians across divides to confront hardship, restore accountable leadership and drive a decisive national rebirth, noting: “Nigeria stands at a defining crossroads.
“Today, as our people endure the weight of unprecedented economic hardship, the soaring cost of living, and the persistent shadow of insecurity, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement formally announces the unveiling of its national and state structures.
“This is more than a political milestone; it is the birth of a coordinated, nationwide engine for systemic reform and national rebirth.
“We recognise the exhaustion felt in every Nigerian household. From the farmer unable to harvest in safety to the entrepreneur stifled by a volatile economy, the struggle is real. Yet, in this moment of darkness, the OK Movement stands as a beacon of resolute hope.
“Our mission is anchored in a singular, unwavering conviction: Nigeria will be OK. We do not offer mere rhetoric; we offer a structured, disciplined pathway towards a country that works, not for the few, but for every citizen.”
The statement added: “The OK Movement is a home for all well-meaning Nigerians. We reject the tired politics of tribalism, regionalism, and religious sentiment that have long been used to keep our people divided while the nation falters.
“Our strength lies in our diversity, and our progress depends on our unity. We are mobilising from the grassroots to the capital, fostering a shared identity built on integrity, competence, and the collective responsibility to rescue our future. We believe that national renewal is not the task of a single tribe, but the duty of a united people.
“Our vision is deeply rooted in the highest aspirations of our land. We are guided by the profound prayer found in the third stanza of our National Anthem: ‘Oh God of all creation, grant this our one request. Help us to build a nation where no man is oppressed, and so, with peace and plenty, Nigeria may be blessed.’
“This is not merely a lyric; it is our blueprint. We seek to build a Nigeria where justice is a right, not a privilege, a nation where ‘plenty’ is shared through economic stability, and ‘peace’ is secured through decisive leadership.
“This is an open invitation to every Nigerian who believes that our current reality need not be our final destiny.”
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