Obidients Tell Atiku: Make the Ultimate Sacrifice—Step Aside for Obi!

Thousands of passionate supporters of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have called on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his future political ambition and back Obi for the 2027 presidential election. According to iReporter Online, the call was made during a series of massive rallies held across major cities in Abia State to commemorate Obi’s 64th birthday.

The coordinated events, described as a peaceful “one million man-march for Obi,” took place simultaneously in Umuahia, Aba, Ohafia, and Uzuakoli. Organizers of the rally, under the banner of the Obidient Movement, urged Atiku to make what they termed “the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria” by stepping aside and endorsing Obi’s candidacy ahead of the next general election.

Chibuzor Obiesili, who chaired the organizing committee and is a prominent coordinator of the Obidient Movement in Abia, addressed journalists at the Umuahia rally. He commended Atiku for his long-standing efforts to steer Nigeria towards progress but insisted the time had come for the former Vice President to “take the back seat” and throw his weight behind Obi, whom he described as a man with a swift and practical solution to Nigeria’s pressing challenges.

Obiesili passionately appealed to the emerging coalition of opposition forces to consider Peter Obi as the consensus presidential flagbearer, arguing that Obi commands a broad national appeal capable of defeating the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. According to iReporter Online, the rallying cry emphasized unity and urgency, with Obiesili declaring that Obi represents the hope and direction the country desperately needs.

He noted that while Atiku has made significant sacrifices for Nigeria, his most profound contribution at this point would be to support Obi’s push for the 2027 ticket under any strong platform like the African Democratic Congress (ADC). “We are not saying Atiku hasn’t tried,” Obiesili said, “but according to iReporter Online, Nigeria is at a turning point and only a personality like Obi can deliver a quick and effective rescue.”

The event concluded with widespread calls for solidarity among opposition stakeholders, urging them to prioritize the nation over personal ambitions by backing a candidate who resonates with the masses and is seen as a viable alternative to the current administration.