Members of the Obidient Movement in Nigeria’s North Central zone have warned individuals they accuse of threatening former presidential candidate Peter Obi to stop immediately, saying further attacks would not be ignored.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday at the group’s national headquarters in Abuja, the movement said it had carried out its own review of events surrounding a recent security incident in Benin City before making a public statement.
“We have taken our time to investigate what happened in Edo State, what led to it, those behind the dastardly act, their subsequent threats, and what is likely their next move,” the group said in the statement read by North Central coordinator Daniel Dumeji.
The group warned that anyone threatening Obi should “have a rethink and save Nigeria from the unimaginable consequences of their wicked and callous actions.”
Members of the movement described themselves as peaceful supporters but said they would not remain silent if attacks continued.
“We are not political thugs or motor park touts; we are men and women of great means, upwardly mobile, and with a great sense of responsibility,” the statement said.
The movement added that its members were committed to political change through peaceful means.
“We have decided to stop the rape of our country by conscienceless and wicked individuals masquerading as leaders by any means possible.
“We will achieve this through every peaceful means,” it said.
However, the group warned that “any more attacks or threats against Peter Obi will no longer be treated with silence or without consequences.”
The statement ended with the movement restating its support for Obi and its political goal, saying, “We will continue to stand by him… until our New Nigeria mission is accomplished.”
