Abuja, Nigeria. Supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, launched a political pressure group called the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Okay News reports that the National Publicity Secretary of the movement, Justin Ijeh, announced the formation of the coalition comprising members of the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria People’s Party, and the African Democratic Congress.
Ijeh stated that the group has established mobilization structures across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. “The Movement is a home for all well-meaning Nigerians. We reject the politics of tribalism, regionalism, and religious sentiment that have long been used to keep our people divided while the nation falters,” Ijeh said.
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, confirmed the groups are working toward a joint presidential ticket under the African Democratic Congress. “Yes, Ijeh and others are some of our people. There is no division. Both the OK Movement and The Village Boys Movement are working for the same purpose,” Tanko said.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently declared his intention to contest the African Democratic Congress presidential primary. Abubakar stated in an interview that he will not step down for any other aspirant, dismissing the political popularity of other northern candidates.
Other politicians speculated to contest the African Democratic Congress ticket include Kwankwaso and former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal. Former Senate President David Mark currently chairs the party, which has also attracted former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The Labour Party, led by Interim National Chairman Nenadi Usman, distanced the organization from social media posts urging Obi and Kwankwaso to return to the party. Usman described the messages circulated on X as fraudulent and stated they did not originate from the national secretariat.
