Supporters of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and those of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) leader, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, operating under the OK Movement, have said they are committed to a Nigeria that serves all citizens equally, regardless of political, ethnic, or religious background.
The group’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, stated this on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time.
He explained that Peter Obi is not seeking political power for its own sake, but as a tool to achieve broader national transformation, adding that this shared principle is what aligns Obi’s ideology with that of Kwankwaso.
The movement stressed the need for a country where governance is separated from partisan politics, and where institutions are allowed to function independently without interference.
According to Ijeh, the vision includes a Nigeria where citizens are treated with dignity, institutions operate effectively, and a clear boundary exists between governance and political activity.
He noted that this is not the current reality, arguing that political activity has become deeply entangled with governance, making it difficult to distinguish between the two.
The group also rejected electoral violence and called for a political culture where disagreements do not lead to hostility.
They further emphasized belief in a Nigeria where the safety and security of all citizens are guaranteed, adding that Obi has consistently maintained that his ambition is driven by purpose rather than power.
Ijeh said this shared ideology is what connects both Obi and Kwankwaso within the movement.
