The Obidient Movement has clarified that there are no discussions or agreements between Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan regarding an alliance to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. According to Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the movement, the relationship between Obi and Jonathan is built on mutual respect and a desire to contribute to the country’s progress, rather than any political pact.

Speculations about a potential alliance between the two emerged after they held a closed-door meeting, sparking rumors of a possible collaboration in the upcoming elections. However, Tanko emphasized that their meeting was simply a friendly discussion on how to move the country forward, with no underlying political motives. He also confirmed that he was present during a meeting between Obi and Jonathan in Ghana, and stated that there was no discussion about forming an alliance for the 2027 elections.

Jonathan, who is rumored to be considering a return to the Peoples Democratic Party or possibly joining the African Democratic Congress, recently met with the National Chairman of the ADC, David Mark, and other party leaders in Abuja. Meanwhile, Obi, who is currently a member of the opposition coalition that has adopted the ADC and a full member of the Labour Party, has yet to decide which party he will run under in 2027.

The clarification from the Obidient Movement comes amid intense speculation about the 2027 presidential elections, with various political parties and candidates maneuvering for position. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how the relationships between key figures like Obi and Jonathan will influence the outcome of the elections. For now, the Obidient Movement has made it clear that there is no alliance between Obi and Jonathan, and that their friendship is focused on promoting the country’s interests rather than pursuing political power.