The ongoing crisis within the Obidient Movement, the group of supporters backing Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election, have led to reports that some disillusioned members are planning to leave the Labour Party and back a new political platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
However, Meche Oswald, Coordinator of Obidient Youth Ambassadors, reassured that this departure would not have any significant impact on the Labour Party’s strength.
Oswald, in a statement released yesterday, emphasized that the Labour Party’s Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI), established in June 2024 with Marcel Ngogbehei as Director General, has strong grassroots support and infrastructure that would effectively absorb any losses from the Obidient faction’s exit.
According to Oswald, the rise of DMI’s widespread presence across Nigeria’s communities has made it difficult for the Obidient Movement to shift allegiance to another political platform.
He further criticized those who opposed the establishment of the DMI, accusing them of undermining the party’s efforts for their personal gain.
Oswald praised the leadership of LP Chairman Julius Abure and DMI Director General Marcel Ngogbehei for their strategic vision, noting that reports from various states indicate strong support for the party.
He also took aim at those plotting against the DMI, accusing them of working to tarnish the party’s image instead of focusing on constructive efforts for their own faction.
The statement condemned the actions of these dissenters, describing their attempts to sabotage the DMI as malicious and counterproductive.
