Obi Risk Losing Our Support, He Is Mistaking Social Media Support For Actual Votes–Azomchine

Azomchine explained that a significant number of the movement’s members felt sidelined following the 2023 presidential election, in which Obi contested under the Labour Party platform.……

According to him, members had devoted substantial time, resources, and personal effort to mobilize support during the campaign, but were disappointed by what they perceived as limited engagement from Obi and his team after the election.

“Our members invested their energy and resources in ensuring that Peter Obi’s vision reached Nigerians during the 2023 election,” Azomchine said. “After the election, however, there was little interaction, and many of our supporters felt overlooked. This has caused frustration within the movement.”

The Obidient Movement has also expressed concerns about certain National Assembly members who benefited politically from Obi’s popularity but, according to Azomchine, failed to adequately represent the interests and values of the people who supported them. He indicated that the group is now preparing to hold such lawmakers accountable and could actively mobilize against them in the run-up to the next elections.

Speaking alongside other leaders of the movement, Azomchine emphasized that the Obidient Movement is not affiliated with any political party or individual candidate. The group’s primary focus, he stated, is the promotion of good governance, accountability, and credible leadership.

“We are committed to encouraging Nigerians to support candidates who have demonstrated competence and integrity, regardless of party affiliation,” he said. “Our focus is on results, not personalities or party labels.”

Azomchine stressed that while Peter Obi has historically enjoyed the movement’s support, continued backing is contingent on tangible engagement with members and the broader public. He warned that the former presidential candidate risks losing the group’s support if the current approach persists.

“Talking about whether Peter is doing the things right, that is a question for tomorrow. He risks losing our support because we cannot be funding the group for him. He is mistaking social media support for actual votes,” Azomchine said, highlighting the distinction between online popularity and real-world political mobilization.