Former Obi Campaign Members Launch Pro-Tinubu Group

Former members of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential Campaign Council announced the formation of a political group named Batified Obidients on Wednesday. This group aims to campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, having shifted their support from Obi to Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress.

The National Coordinator, Adesina Fagbenro-Byron, stated that their decision was based on perceived differences in leadership capacity, governance experience, and political organization between Tinubu and Obi. The group criticized the Labour Party for being “not structurally or ideologically prepared” to govern Nigeria.

They expressed concerns about internal conflicts and inadequate recognition of professionals during Obi’s campaign. Batified Obidients emphasized that they do not represent the wider Obidient movement and aim to mobilize former Obi supporters and undecided voters to support Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

They set a target to increase Tinubu's 2023 vote total and established a nationwide structure to facilitate their efforts.