OK Movement Rejects Dickson, Insists on Independence, Vows to Resist Bad Structure

The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, widely recognized as the OK Movement, has rejected claims that it is merely a support group for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), emphasizing its status as an independent political entity with its own governance and administration. National Director-General Hon. John Ozyl Ughulu asserted this stance in a recent statement, following revelations that NDC leader Senator Seriake Dickson had dismissed the movement's activities as "unheard of" and "nonsensical."

Dickson, speaking during a meeting with former Secretary to the Federation Babachir Lawal in Abuja, cautioned against support groups attempting to establish competing structures with the party funding their candidates, asserting that such groups merely offer grassroots support and mobilization for the party's candidates. The OK Movement's decision to form a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council to rally support for NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, stems from the NDC's refusal to recognize the council, which they claim was not endorsed by the party.

In response, Ughulu's statement clarified that while the OK Movement sees itself as a supporter of the NDC candidates, it distinguishes itself from other organizations supporting the same candidates. Ughulu emphasized that this distinction necessitates a clear definition of the OK Movement's identity and organizational framework, separate from the broader support movement framework.