Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso have reaffirmed their commitment to building a more inclusive and functional Nigeria through a shared political vision.
The supporters, operating under the OK Movement, say their objective is to advocate for a system that prioritises citizens’ welfare above divisions based on politics, ethnicity, or religion.
Speaking during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television, the movement’s National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, explained that both leaders are aligned by a common ideology focused on governance, accountability, and national development.
According to him, the movement envisions a country where institutions function independently and effectively, without undue political interference, and where governance is clearly separated from partisan politics.
“We want a Nigeria that works for everyone, not just some. A Nigeria that respects the dignity of Nigerians and of institutions that perform their roles without political interference.
“We want a Nigeria that respects the dignity of the Nigerian person. We want a Nigeria that institutions are allowed to perform their roles without political interference, where we can draw a very distinct line between politics, politicking and governance.
“That is not the country we have today. Nobody knows where the line between politicking ends and where governance begins. So it’s one long continuum of politics. We reject that. We reject violent elections. We reject violence in the political process.
“We believe that people can disagree and not be disagreeable. We believe in a Nigeria where safety and security of all citizens is guaranteed.
“Obi has said he’s running not for power itself but as a means to an end. This ideology fuses Obi and Kwankwaso,” he said.
Ijeh emphasised that the movement’s message goes beyond political ambition, focusing instead on creating a governance framework that ensures accountability, stability, and respect for democratic principles.
He added that the alignment between Obi and Kwankwaso reflects a broader push to reshape political culture in Nigeria, one that encourages peaceful engagement, responsible leadership, and inclusive development.
