A faction of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, led by Ikenna Azomchine, popularly known as the “Obidient General,” has declared support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking in an interview sighted by this news platform, Azomchine promised that his group would work to deliver more than 50% of votes from Nigeria’s Southeast region to Tinubu.
The Obidient Movement gained prominence during the 2023 elections in support of Peter Obi. However, Azomchine claimed the movement’s structure has weakened significantly since then.
Azomchine’s Claims
According to him:
“In 2023, the Obidient Movement Worldwide led by me coordinated both the sub-structures and super-structures of the movement. People were willing to support it.”
“Personally, as Obidient General, I sponsored the majority of activities of the movement using my personal funds.”
He alleged that after the 2023 elections:
“People are no longer keen to support the movement and its structures.”
“Senators, House of Representatives and House of Assembly members who benefited from the movement turned their backs.”
Azomchine also claimed that Peter Obi did not provide adequate financial support to sustain the movement’s activities.
Why the Group Is Supporting Tinubu
Explaining the political shift, Azomchine said:
“We decided to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because he has the structure, resources and proper coordination to win the 2027 presidential election.”
He further argued that the South should retain the presidency until 2031, saying:
“Tinubu is already there for the South. We’ll support him to complete his second tenure, then it will go to the North.”
“We hope to see an Igbo man emerge as Vice President then, and later President.”
Promise to Deliver Southeast Votes
Azomchine maintained that his faction is serious about its support for Tinubu.
“To demonstrate our seriousness, we shall give Mr. President more than 50% of total Southeast votes, and we’re not joking about this promise.”
