Peter Obi Rejects OK Movement's Campaign Council Structure

A significant organizational dispute has arisen within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council initiated by the OK Movement. Mr. Peter Obi, the NDC presidential candidate, publicly supported the party's leadership, rejecting the campaign council formed by the OK Movement.

Obi emphasized that the NDC is the political party to which he and his supporters belong, while the OK Movement and other groups should function solely as support organizations. He stated, “They must play their role as supporting groups, supporting the party.

They should not play the role of the party.” This conflict intensified following the OK Movement's announcement of the campaign council on September 17, which included various coordinators and directors. The NDC responded by disassociating itself from this structure, asserting that any official campaign council must be constituted through the party's formal processes.

This situation raises questions about the boundaries between independent political movements and established political parties.