DMI Shifts Support from Obi to Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration (DMI) has officially formed an alliance with the Tinubu Must Stay (TMS) Movement, marking a significant political shift as they move away from supporting Peter Obi in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Marcel Ngogbehei, the leader of DMI, announced this development in a statement on Monday, detailing that the partnership was established during a courtesy visit to London with Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the leader of TMS.

Ngogbehei emphasized that this alliance represents a new political direction for DMI, which previously mobilized grassroots support for Obi during the 2023 elections. Plans are underway to create a permanent civic accountability program aimed at assessing political promises and their impacts on citizens, extending beyond the 2027 elections.

This strategic decision follows a national strategy session held on September 18, 2026, where DMI members authorized leadership to seek new political partnerships amid ongoing crises within the Labour Party.