The Obidient Movement has firmly denied rumours of any political alliance between former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and ex-President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Addressing growing speculation over a potential coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election cycle, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, clarified that no pact exists between Obi and Jonathan.
“There is no discussion or pact around 2027,” Tanko stated. “My principal and the former president have a very good working relationship… but seeing them talk to each other should not be translated to mean anything beyond a platonic discussion on how to move this country forward.”
This statement comes amid widespread speculation that Jonathan may stage a political comeback in 2027, with talks suggesting a possible return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Recently, the former president reportedly held a closed-door meeting with ADC National Chairman David Mark and party spokesperson Bolaji Abdullahi, further fuelling rumours of his possible presidential ambition.
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Similarly, Peter Obi’s political direction for 2027 remains uncertain. Though still a prominent figure in the Labour Party (LP), he is also actively involved in the broader opposition coalition, which adopted the ADC.
The recent meeting between Jonathan and Obi — coupled with a prior encounter in Ghana — sparked fresh speculation about a potential alliance. However, Tanko, who claimed to have been present at the Ghana meeting, dismissed such assumptions as unfounded.
“There was nothing like that,” he asserted. “It should not be given any political interpretation beyond national interest and dialogue.”
Both Jonathan and Obi are yet to publicly declare their intentions for 2027, but their movements continue to attract intense scrutiny as political alignments and opposition strategies begin to take shape ahead of the next general election.
