The Obidient Movement has refuted reports suggesting that former President Goodluck Jonathan and the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, are planning a joint political move ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The Movement clarified that there is no pact or alliance between the two political figures to challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu or his administration in the next election cycle.
Rumours of a possible alliance had spread after Jonathan and Obi were sighted at a private meeting recently, which some interpreted as the start of a new political partnership. However, the Obidient Movement maintained that the meeting was purely a courtesy interaction with no electoral undertone.
According to the group, the two leaders have shared mutual respect for years and occasionally exchange views on issues relating to national unity, governance, and development.
“There is no agreement or political discussion between them about 2027,” a senior member of the movement explained. “Their conversations are centred on Nigeria’s progress, not on forming an alliance against anyone.”
The statement further noted that both men have continued to play individual roles in their respective political spaces. While Jonathan has been linked with a possible return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or a new relationship with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi remains a key figure in the Labour Party and a participant in the wider opposition coalition.
The meeting between Jonathan and ADC leaders, including National Chairman David Mark and spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, also fuelled speculation about his political intentions. But the Obidient Movement insists that no formal talks linking Obi to Jonathan’s next political steps have taken place.
The group reiterated that the former Anambra State governor remains focused on advocating good governance, accountability, and economic reform, rather than political alliances at this stage.
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 elections, both Jonathan and Obi continue to attract public attention, but the Obidient Movement has made it clear that no joint plan or pact currently exists between them.
