Leadership of the OK Movement, a support group for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential and vice-presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

This is coming amid reports that Obi and Kwankwaso are currently enjoying the support of Obasanjo as the much-anticipated election draws closer.

The OK Movement, in a post on its official X handle on Friday night, said its leadership “held a powerful and strategic meeting with Obasanjo” on June 12.

According to the post, the meeting reaffirmed “our shared commitment to a stronger, more united, and progressive Nigeria.”

“The wisdom, experience, and leadership perspectives shared during the meeting will further energize our efforts to build a movement that is people-centered, forward-looking, and dedicated to advancing the Nigerian cause.

“The OK Movement remains steadfast in its mission to mobilize, empower, and rally the new Nigerian movement towards greater unity, growth, and prosperity for all.”

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has disclosed details of his discussions with the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, amid concerns over internal challenges within the party.

Obi, in a post on X on Friday, said the meetings held on Democracy Day focused on strengthening unity within the NDC and advancing the party’s vision for national transformation.

Together Towards the New Nigeria That Is Possible

“The NDC, as a party that is barely four months old, despite the challenges, remains the party of the future, and the fruitful discussions at the meetings clearly underscore this fact.

“The leaders and members of a committed political family must be willing to make sacrifices and show tolerance and accommodation, even in difficult circumstances. This shared understanding is essential for building trust, strengthening unity, and sustaining the vision we collectively hold for national transformation.

We are all committed to this goal. The NDC remains the vehicle that will convey Nigeria through purposeful, compassionate leadership, with firm commitment to productivity and democratic ideals towards the New Nigeria that is possible.”

According to him, the NDC, despite being barely four months old and facing challenges, remains “the party of the future,” noting that the discussions underscored the commitment of its leaders to the party’s growth and stability.

He stressed the need for leaders and members of the political family to make sacrifices, show tolerance and accommodate differing views, particularly during difficult periods.

Obi said such values were essential for building trust, promoting unity and sustaining the collective vision of delivering a new Nigeria.

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said Nigeria must not waste the sacrifices made by the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, winner of the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election.

He disclosed this in his statement at Nigeria’s Democracy Day commemoration on Friday.

According to him, the election represented a glorious opportunity for Nigeria to lead Africa and the wider world in democratic renewal at a time when apartheid still existed in South Africa and many African nations were still under military rule.

Adebayo said the annulment of the election by the military government was a betrayal of the Constitution and the sovereignty of Nigerians, stressing that no power can truly annul the will of the people.

He noted that June 12 is a reflection that democratic power belongs to the people.

“June 12 reminds us that the people are the true owners of power. What happened in 1993 was not just the annulment of an election; it was a betrayal of the Constitution and the sovereignty of Nigerians.

“As we approach another general election, every Nigerian has a role to play in enthroning true democracy. June 12 must not be in vain. The labor of our heroes past must not be allowed to go to waste,” Adebayo said.

Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his Democracy Day message, said Nigerians should not lose faith in the country despite its numerous challenges.