Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has responded to criticism from former Labour Party chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo, urging him to focus on legal cases he said involve Peter Obi and a former governor of Enugu State rather than attacking the movement.
Speaking in a video published on Channels Television’s official YouTube channel on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Tanko said Okonkwo should prioritise the reported litigation.
“I think he should be concerned about the issue of the litigation that is already on him by Peter Obi and the former governor of Enugu State, as those are the two issues that he should be concerned about at the moment,” Tanko said.
He also rejected claims that the Obidient Movement exists only on social media, insisting it has established structures across Nigeria and is preparing for future elections.
Tanko further defended the party’s handling of internal disputes, saying its leadership has relied on transparent mechanisms to resolve grievances and provided aggrieved aspirants with opportunities to pursue appeals through designated party processes.
He added that criticism from former members would not distract the movement from its focus on addressing Nigeria’s economic and security challenges.
