Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Obidients movement has pledged to intensify efforts and surpass their achievements from the 2023 election. The renewed commitment was made clear during the All Obidient Forum conference in Asaba, Delta State, where members came together to discuss strategies and unify their approach for the upcoming political battle.

The conference, organized by the Delta Obidient Elders’ Council, saw a strong turnout from Obidient supporters both from Nigeria and the Diaspora. Chief Chris Biose, the state chairman, acknowledged the group’s past achievements, particularly the impressive 10 million votes garnered by Peter Obi during the 2023 election. He urged the movement to continue pushing forward, emphasizing that despite the setbacks, the desire for a “New Nigeria” remains strong among the electorate.

“The Obidient movement was never about just protest marches or online activism,” Biose said in his address. “It’s about reshaping the political landscape and tackling the injustice in Nigeria’s electoral, political, and social systems.”

Biose also pointed out the need for better electoral reforms, encouraging all Obidient support groups to work together under the newly appointed interim national coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, to strengthen the movement.

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Keynote speaker, Prof. Chris Nwaokobia, reflected on the success of the Obidient Movement in 2023, describing it as a political awakening that changed Nigeria’s social and political atmosphere. He strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government for its perceived failures, particularly in economic management, and vowed to intensify efforts in 2027, saying, “Just because they stole the 2023 election doesn’t mean they will steal the 2027 election.”

The event also featured remote speeches by prominent figures, including Peter Obi, who highlighted the importance of early mobilisation for the next election cycle. With Nigeria facing economic challenges, Obi called on the youth to take action and start organizing early, saying the momentum built in 2023 should only grow stronger moving forward.