By Our Correspondent

National News – Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso have unveiled a new political pressure group, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, ahead of the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries.

The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja, marking a fresh realignment within Nigeria’s opposition politics as the 2027 general elections draw closer.

The movement, according to its National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, is a coalition of key political blocs, including the Obidient Movement, Kwankwasiyya, the New Nigeria People’s Party, and the ADC.

He explained that the group has already established nationwide structures across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, with coordinators appointed to drive grassroots mobilisation.

Ijeh said the initiative aims to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges such as economic hardship, rising cost of living, and insecurity.

He described the movement as a unifying platform rejecting tribal, regional, and religious politics, while promoting national cohesion and reform.

According to him, the OK Movement represents a “coordinated engine for systemic change” and invites Nigerians to participate in reshaping the country’s future.

Confirming the alliance, Obidient Movement National Coordinator Yunusa Tanko stated that the group aligns with existing Obi support networks to push for a joint presidential ticket under the ADC.

He noted that there is no division among supporters, stressing that all factions share a common goal.

The development comes amid internal tensions within the ADC, particularly following the declaration by Atiku Abubakar to contest the party’s presidential ticket.

Atiku’s insistence on remaining in the race has sparked debate within the coalition, with other notable figures like Rotimi Amaechi and Aminu Tambuwal also reportedly interested.

Meanwhile, the Labour Party Nigeria has dismissed viral messages urging Obi and Kwankwaso to return, describing them as unauthorised.

Analysts say the emergence of the OK Movement highlights intensifying competition and strategic alliances shaping Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of 2027.