By BONIFACE AKARAH

A prominent supporter of the presidential aspiration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has appealed for calm among members of the Obidient Movement and allied support groups, warning that internal divisions could undermine the broader objective of securing victory in the 2027 general election.

Maazi Tochukwu Ezeoke, popularly known as the Village Headmaster of the Village Boys Movement, urged supporters to refrain from attacks against the NDC and avoid what he described as unnecessary frictions capable of weakening the collective cause.

Addressing members of the Obidient Movement, Village Boys Movement, OK Movement and Obi supporters across Nigeria and the diaspora, Ezeoke stressed that politics requires patience, strategy and maturity.

"This is a passionate appeal to all our brothers and sisters in the movement: let us mellow down on the attacks against the NDC and avoid unnecessary internal frictions that may weaken the larger cause we all believe in," he said.

According to him, "Politics is a process, not an event. Every serious political movement must learn the discipline of patience, strategic engagement, and coalition management."

He noted that while emotions and strong expectations were understandable, supporters must not lose sight of the ultimate objective.

"The ultimate goal before us is not social media victories or internal supremacy battles. The prize is the Presidency of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2027," Ezeoke stated.

"That objective is far bigger than any temporary disagreement, misunderstanding, or political provocation. We cannot afford to become distracted or divided at a time when Nigerians are yearning for competent, compassionate, and visionary leadership."

He emphasised that no presidential project of such magnitude could succeed without political structures, grassroots mobilisation, strategic alliances and broad national cooperation.

"We must understand that no presidential project of this magnitude can succeed without political structures, grassroots mobilisation, strategic alliances, and broad national cooperation," he said, adding that this demands "maturity, restraint, and the wisdom to know when to engage and when to de-escalate."

Ezeoke urged supporters to redirect their energies towards practical political engagement rather than internal disputes.

"Our energy should be directed toward convincing undecided Nigerians, reaching neglected communities, empowering volunteers, and preparing for the enormous task ahead in 2027," he said.

He identified key priorities for support groups as grassroots mobilisation, strengthening diaspora networks, voter registration and education, building community structures at the ward level, defending the vision of a new Nigeria with discipline, and expanding the movement beyond social media activism into real electoral power.

Warning of the dangers of infighting, Ezeoke said internal attacks weaken morale and hand advantages to political opponents.

"Internal attacks only weaken morale, create unnecessary enemies, and provide ammunition to those who do not want this movement to succeed," he cautioned. "We must not allow emotions to sabotage strategy."

He further observed that many movements throughout history had collapsed because of internal divisions rather than external opposition.

"History has shown repeatedly that movements collapse more from internal divisions than external opposition. Let us not repeat those mistakes," he said.

Invoking the principles consistently espoused by Peter Obi, Ezeoke called for civility and issue-based engagement.

"Peter Obi has consistently preached peace, discipline, civility, and issue-based engagement. As supporters of that vision, we must reflect those same values in both our words and actions," he stated.

"We can disagree without destroying ourselves. We can express concerns without creating chaos. We can defend our principles without burning bridges."

He acknowledged that the road to 2027 would be marked by disagreements, provocations and difficult compromises but urged supporters to remain focused on the destination.

"The road to 2027 is long and demanding. There will be disagreements, provocations, betrayals, and difficult compromises along the way. But we must remain focused on the destination," Ezeoke said.

"Let us lower the temperature. Let us preserve relationships. Let us protect the movement. And above all, let us keep our eyes on the mission—building a better Nigeria and securing victory in 2027."

Concluding the appeal, he declared: "A house divided against itself cannot stand. Now is the time for unity, discipline, strategy, and purpose. A New Nigeria remains possible."