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2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters reject merger

The OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Friday ruled out any merger with an external political organisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group, which is a blend of supporters Read More:…

2027: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters reject merger

The OK Movement, a political platform supporting the joint ticket of Peter Obi and Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso in the 2027 Nigerian general elections, has ruled out any merger with an external political organization. The decision was made at a national leadership summit in Abuja attended by leaders from 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The movement's Director-General, John Ughulu, remains integral to the group's structure, and its removal or the loss of its independence would lead to the collapse of the grassroots network the organization has built. The OK Movement remains committed to independence and will work closely with allied groups pursuing similar goals.

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