The Obidient Movement, the political support base of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has raised alarm over what it describes as systematic exclusion from the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC)-led opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a letter dated July 29, 2025, and signed by National Coordinator Dr. Tanko Yunusa, the group accused the coalition of sidelining its members from key decision-making processes despite their vital role in galvanizing support for the alliance.

“We write on behalf of the Obidient Movement to express our severe grievances regarding recent developments within the coalition’s systems. Our people are deliberately excluded at all levels,” the memo stated.

The coalition was unveiled on July 2, 2025, with political heavyweights in attendance, including former Senate President David Mark (interim chairman), former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, and Babachir Lawal. Although Obi has not officially joined the ADC, he and El-Rufai were granted waivers to remain in their respective parties while participating in the coalition.

Barely a month after its launch, the Obidient Movement is calling on Obi to intervene, citing “non-existent representation” and claiming that its representatives have been excluded from major coalition meetings.

“The current structure does not reflect the Obidient Movement’s strength and contribution,” Yunusa emphasized.

He called for the appointment of at least one working and one non-working committee member from the movement in each geopolitical zone.