The OK Movement, a political organisation in Nigeria, has stated that its organisational structure is not sponsored or established by Peter Obi, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, or the NDC. This clarification was made by the Director-General of the movement, John Ozyl Ughulu, in a statement in Abuja. The OK Movement reaffirmed its independence and the validity of its already constituted Presidential Campaign Council.
According to Ughulu, the OK Movement operates with its own principles, leadership, and organisational framework. He stressed that the movement's internal decisions do not require approval from any individual within the NDC. The OK Movement is described as an independent political organisation, distinct from the NDC, which is a political party with its own constitutional structures.
The OK Movement recognises candidates contesting under the NDC platform as potential beneficiaries of its grassroots mobilisation. However, Ughulu emphasised that none of these candidates should consider themselves superior to others due to their political position or proximity to party leadership. This stance is aimed at promoting equality and fairness within the movement.
The National Director-General of the OK Movement clarified that the organisation has never claimed superiority over the NDC. He noted that its independent status grants it the right to organise and manage its affairs within the law. The movement's position on its independence was communicated before the announcement of its Presidential Campaign Council.
Ughulu further explained that there is no provision in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or the NDC Constitution that automatically gives the party or its presidential candidate exclusive control over the internal structure of an independent political organisation. He stated that while the NDC has the right to establish its own campaign structure, the OK Movement equally has the right to constitute and manage its own organisational structure.
The OK Movement's leadership has expressed its willingness to work constructively with the NDC and its candidates. However, Ughulu stressed that the movement would not abandon its principles or organisational identity to satisfy the preferences of any individual or group. The movement's structure remains as announced, with a mission to mobilise Nigerians towards a better and transformed Nigeria.
The OK Movement's stance is aimed at ensuring clarity and institutional respect rather than confrontation. Ughulu warned that the movement would not accept attempts to undermine, dissolve, or interfere with its leadership and organisational structure. The movement remains committed to its goals and objectives, as outlined in its constitution and campaign strategies.
Key points
- The OK Movement is an independent political organisation with its own principles, leadership, and organisational framework.
- The movement recognises candidates contesting under the NDC platform as potential beneficiaries of its grassroots mobilisation.
- The OK Movement's structure and leadership are valid and operational, as announced earlier.
