The Obidient Movement in Delta State has boldly declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot win any truly free and fair election in Nigeria, citing years of poor governance, worsening insecurity, and public disillusionment.
Speaking at a weekend press conference in Asaba, Chairman of the Delta Obidients Elders Council, Chief Chris Boise, dismissed recent defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC. He argued that such political realignments would not improve APC’s popularity or change voter sentiment in the state.
“We are not bothered one bit about the fusion of PDP elements into APC,” Boise said. “Their claim that these defections will bring development is hollow, especially when compared to the APC’s poor record at the national level for nearly a decade.”
Boise referenced the 2023 presidential election results to support his claim, pointing out that Labour Party’s Peter Obi won Delta State with 341,866 votes. He far outperformed PDP’s Atiku Abubakar, who scored 161,600 votes, and APC’s Bola Tinubu, who garnered just 90,183 votes.
According to the Obidient Movement in Delta State, the APC’s continued grip on power is not a reflection of popular will but rather the result of a small political elite determined to retain control.
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“The country has seen a rise in insecurity since 2015, especially due to violent attacks by armed Fulani herders in farming communities,” Boise said. He also criticized the APC-led federal government for economic hardship and shrinking democratic freedoms.
He urged Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to prioritize state security by empowering community vigilantes, stressing that local protection should not depend solely on federal intervention.
The Obidient Movement’s remarks come at a time of growing political contrast. While the group has maintained its rejection of APC’s leadership, other groups such as Ohanaeze Ndigbo recently endorsed Minister of Works David Umahi and pledged support for President Tinubu’s possible 2027 re-election—a move critics view as elite compromise, not grassroots representation.
The Obidients’ rejection of APC’s electoral credibility is likely to fuel political debates ahead of future elections, especially as citizens demand more accountability from those in power. For many in the movement, the call for free and fair elections in Nigeria remains central to restoring public trust in the democratic process.
