A pro-Peter Obi support group operating under the Obidient Connect platform has issued an appeal to Nigerians living in the diaspora, encouraging them to mobilize support and drive civic participation back home ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Acknowledging that overseas citizens currently lack direct voting rights in Nigerian elections, the group urged diasporans to fulfill their civic responsibility by sponsoring or rallying at least ten voters within the country to participate in the voting process.
The appeal was reshared by activist Justice Crack, a prominent supporter of presidential candidate Peter Obi and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
“To all Nigerians in the diaspora, even though you may not be able to vote directly, you can still support someone back home to participate in the election,” the group stated.
“You can support at least 10 people to exercise their civic responsibility—and you can even do more.”
The group emphasized that diaspora Nigerians, having witnessed functional governance frameworks, possess valuable insights that can enhance democratic engagement in Nigeria.
“If you live in the diaspora, you have seen how good governance can work, and you understand the kind of Nigeria many of us want to build at home,” it added.
Encouraging overseas citizens to register on the platform, the organization reiterated its commitment to expanding civic participation to foster a better Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections.
Backstory…
The call coincides with an internal disagreement regarding the organizational framework of the 2027 presidential campaign between the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and affiliated support groups.
On September 17, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, a coalition supporting Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced a 59-member presidential campaign council.
Two days later, NDC National Chairman Cleopas Moses advised the public and media to disregard the announcement, stating that the party was not involved in creating or approving the structure.
Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time, Obi clarified that the campaign council was formed without his knowledge or consent, emphasizing that support groups should complement the NDC rather than assume official party responsibilities.
Additionally, NDC leader Seriake Dickson also criticized the Obidient movement’s decision to independently establish the campaign council, reiterating party concerns over parallel organizational structures.
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