A support group of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has implored Obidients, supporters of Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, to be “cordial and friendly” as he aligns with the party.
In an X post on Sunday, the group appealed for mutual respect, saying it had been on the political platform before the anticipated influx of new supporters.
“Dear Obidients, remember we’re here before you. Please be cordial and friendly. Do not bully us. Regards,” the post reads.
The message comes a day after the group shared a viral post in which it said it was “praying against the spirit of Abure, Nafiu, Apapa and Arabambi” — a reference to factional leaders linked to the leadership crises in the Labour Party (LP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The developments signal shifting alliances within the opposition, as key political figures continue to scout for stable platforms amid lingering internal disputes in existing parties.
The NDC, led by figures including Seriake Dickson, former governor of Bayelsa, positions itself as a reform-driven platform amid internal crises bedevilling some opposition parties.