Obidient Movement Slams Dino Melaye Over Peter Obi Unity Claims
The Obidient Movement has condemned former senator Dino Melaye's assertion that Peter Obi lacks the capacity to unify Nigeria, calling the remarks a misreading of the nation's political reality. The group acknowledged Melaye's description of Obi as a "fantastic Nigerian" and "great man" but strongly disagreed with his claim that "this is not his time" to lead. According to the movement, such views reflect the thinking of an entrenched political establishment that has contributed to the divisions it now claims to resolve. It argued that Obi's broad coalition across ethnic, regional, and religious lines during the 2023 election demonstrated his unifying potential. The Obidient Movement stated the real question is not whether Obi's time has come but whether Nigerians are ready to break free from cycles of ineffective leadership and disunity.