The Obidient Movement has issued a stern warning that its supporters and other Nigerians will resist attacks during the 2027 election campaign. In a statement released on Saturday, September 20, 2026, the group accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring political thugs to attack opposition supporters. This warning comes after a reported attack on members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress and other Nigerians during the One Million Man March in Warri, Delta State, on Friday.
The Obidient Movement declared that its supporters would no longer remain passive in the face of political violence. The group insisted that Nigerians have a constitutional right to campaign, assemble, and support candidates of their choice. The statement emphasized that while they are peaceful, they are not helpless and will not initiate violence but will respond to attacks. The movement vowed to return violent acts by the APC and its thugs in equal or double measure.
The group linked the Warri incident to a wider pattern of political violence in Delta State and other parts of the country. They recalled an earlier allegation by the NDC candidate for Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, that armed men attacked his convoy in Delta State, allegedly injuring six NDC members. The APC had denied involvement in that incident. The Obidient Movement also cited a reported attack on an NDC ward meeting and voter-sensitisation programme in Enugu State, where eight people were shot.
The Obidient Movement accused security agencies of either providing cover for political thugs or failing to stop them. They criticized what they described as threats allegedly issued by some political office holders against voters who might not support their preferred candidates. The group called on security agencies to protect Nigerians exercising their democratic rights and ensure that political campaigns are conducted without intimidation.
The movement stated that it would use “lawful resistance, mass mobilisation, and even self-defence” to protect its supporters, citing provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. However, they acknowledged the danger of escalating political violence, warning that reciprocal violence could lead to anarchy. The Obidient Movement emphasized that no political party has the authority to determine where Nigerians can campaign, gather, or whom they can support.
The group insisted that the 2027 election should be settled at the ballot box rather than through intimidation or violence on the streets. They stressed that the election must be decided by Nigerians at the ballot box, not by political thugs. The Obidient Movement's warning comes as a significant development in the lead-up to the 2027 elections, highlighting the potential for increased political tensions and violence.
The APC has not been quoted as responding to the latest allegation. The situation remains tense as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections. The Obidient Movement's threat of retaliation has raised concerns about the potential for widespread violence and the impact on the electoral process.
Key points
- The Obidient Movement accuses APC of sponsoring thugs to attack opposition supporters.
- The group vows to respond to violent acts with equal or double measure.
- The movement calls for security agencies to protect Nigerians exercising their democratic rights.
