Obidient Movement Rejects Threat to Withdraw Support from Gov. Otti Over ADC Membership Issue

The Obidient Movement’s Abia State chapter has refuted a rumored threat to stop supporting Governor Alex Otti in 2027 because to his refusal to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) alongside Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate.

In a statement signed by National/South East Advisory Council member Ebere Obiesie, Abia State Secretary Elder Bethel Nwokoma, and spokesperson Chibuzor Obiesili, the Obidient Movement reportedly stated that its press conference on Wednesday merely denounced the former governors of Abia and their foot soldiers for banding together against Otti, without threatening to stop supporting the governor.

The Obidient Movement reiterated its unflinching support for Otti while advising the public to ignore any misleading media reports that implied the Movement had threatened to stop supporting the Governor.

In addition to praising Otti for his progress, the statement promised to assist his government going forward.

“The Obidient Movement, Abia State Chapter, has noted with concern a series of misleading reports and allegations circulating on certain media platforms, suggesting that the Movement has threatened to withdraw its support for His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti over his stance regarding the African Democratic Congress (ADC),” the statement said in part.

“We would like to make it clear that the Obidient Movement Abia State branch does not endorse any alleged call on Governor Alex Otti to defect to the ADC, as well as any accusations of an ultimatum or threat to withdraw support. These claims are untrue, unfounded, and a flagrant distortion of our group’s position.

The Abia State branch of the Obidient Movement recognizes the Governor’s and his administration’s people-focused efforts to rebuild and reposition Abia State.

The Abia State chapter of the Obidient Movement also categorically denounces and disassociates itself from the apparent gang-up by three former governors and their allies, whose deliberate acts are intended to undermine Governor Alex Otti’s government.

“We consider such coordinated efforts to be self-serving, regressive, and detrimental to the current transformation and communal growth being observed throughout Abia State.

Contrary to the false information being spread by some media outlets, we so reiterate our steadfast support for Governor Alex Otti and applaud his government for its dedication to good governance, transparency, and people-centered development.