By Jude Opara
Ahead of the January 16, 2027 presidential election, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr Moses Paul, has charged the youths to see the moment as a huge opportunity to take control of their future by moving beyond social media activism.
Paul, who was speaking to newsmen in Abuja said the Obidient Movement is set to harness all its goodwill and mobilise Nigerians to see the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi as an opportunity to liberate the country.
The National coordinator who was recently appointed, said his position is a call to service and not an individual honour, adding that his priority would be to strengthen the movement, build inclusive grassroots structures, and mobilise Nigerians, particularly young people, towards reclaiming their future.
He called on Nigerian youths to channel their frustration over poverty, unemployment, insecurity, and poor governance into organised, peaceful, and purposeful democratic action.
Dr Paul identified five priorities for his leadership: organisation, unity, listening, communication, and mobilisation, pledging to build functional structures across the states, local governments, wards, communities, and polling units while ensuring that women, youths, professionals, and ordinary Nigerians have a meaningful voice in the movement.
Commenting on the 2027 general election, the National coordinator expressed concern over alleged irregularities in INEC’s preliminary voter register, including allegations of AI-generated photographs and discrepancies in the voter register.
He called on INEC to provide explanations and subject disputed records to independent forensic scrutiny, stressing that allegations must be investigated transparently rather than treated as facts.
The National coordinator acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor, Dr Yunusa Tanko, emphasising that his appointment was not about replacing individuals but strengthening the system.
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