My Role In ‘Obidient Movement’ – Peter Obi

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said that the ‘Obidient movement’ is a ‘take-back Nigeria’ gender and not beyond ethnos political.

VerseNews Nigeria reports that the former Anambra in his Twitter handle on Wednesday said the struggle for Obidient movement is aspired for a new Nigeria not by tribe or for Igbos in country.

He noted that the ‘turning point’ of Nigeria and the time to save its democracy to renew the hopes of youths is now.

“In the life of every nation, there is a turning point. For Nigeria, that time is now; a time to save Nigeria, save our democracy, and give the Nigerian youths hope.

“The OBIdient Movement has been the arrowhead in the take-back Nigeria mission,” Obi quoted.

He explained that his role is like that of a ‘focal point’ which serves as the main point of contact to in bringing a new Nigeria to reality.

Obi added that his ambition to provide leadership for Nigeria was borne out of a desire to build a united and indivisible country.

“My role in the Movement is that of a Focal Point. As I’ve always stressed, Nigeria remains a secular state. As such, the movement is not about my tribe or my religion, and it is not an Igbo agenda or in any way, to Christianize Nigeria.

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“My aspiration is for a new Nigeria, where the children of a nobody will become somebody.

“A nation anchored on national interests, and not sectional interests; where the entire youths from the six geopolitical zones will have a sense of belonging in the affairs of their country.”

Making reference, Obi recalled what happened in Scotland where “A 37-year-old, Humza Yousaf is set to become Scotland’s first minister, having won the keenly contested SNP’s leadership contest. Born to Pakistani parents, who emigrated to Scotland in the 60s, Yousaf is from the ethnic minority and a Muslim.

“I have always maintained that Nigerians must rise above ethnicity, religion, and sectarian politics in matters of governance; and that the leadership selection process must be strictly based on Character, Competence, Capacity, and Compassion, only then, shall our democracy flourish, and our society progress. Contextually, the Scottish reality is instructive and presents us with some lessons learned and missed opportunities.”