By BONIFACE AKARAH

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) has dismissed reports suggesting that the Obidient Movement is experiencing internal divisions, insisting that what critics interpret as cracks within the movement is merely the natural evolution of a citizen-driven political coalition.

POMR Spokesman, Ibrahim Umar, who stated this in a press statement on Tuesday, said the movement remained firmly united around the principles and leadership philosophy of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

"We have become aware of ongoing, manufactured media reports suggesting that the Obidient Movement is experiencing internal divisions or fracturing. We unequivocally refute this claim," Umar said.

According to him, "what those who oppose the current system perceive as disunity is, in fact, the organic and decentralised evolution of a citizen-led coalition."

He argued that the Obidient Movement differs from conventional political organisations because it is built on shared values rather than rigid structures.

"To grasp why the Obidient Movement is resilient to traditional political fault lines, one must acknowledge that the movement embodies an idea of governance anchored on accountability principles of our principal, Peter Obi," he said.

"It is not a conventional political organisation that operates under a rigid hierarchy. The Obidient Movement is founded upon shared values such as accountability, economic advancement, systemic fairness and capable leadership as embodied by Peter Obi."

Umar noted that while various support groups may adopt different approaches in advancing the cause, their objectives remain aligned.

"While various civic groups across the nation may employ different strategies, their collective objective is a unified vision for a New Nigeria," he stated.

The POMR spokesman further described the movement's decentralised character as one of its greatest strengths, saying it shields it from undue influence and political compromise.

"The organic decentralised nature of the Obidient Movement is its source of strength. The absence of a central, easily influenced or compromised leadership body prevents any single individual or subgroup from compromising the aspirations of millions," Umar said.

"The movement belongs to the Nigerian populace, not to a select group of politicians."

He maintained that there was no disagreement over the movement's core objectives and commitment to changing Nigeria's political culture.

"The central mission remains unaltered along Peter Obi's principles and approach to governance," he said.

"Let it be unequivocally understood by both supporters and critics that the Obidient Movement's steadfast commitment to ending the transactional politics that have held Nigeria captive is absolute. There is no division whatsoever regarding our fundamental objectives."

Umar urged supporters at home and in the diaspora to ignore what he described as deliberate attempts to distract the movement from its goals.

"We implore the public and our vast network of organic supporters globally to dismiss these deliberately orchestrated campaigns of distraction," he said.

"The movement is unified, vigilant, and remains singularly focused on achieving the socio-economic liberation of Nigeria."

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