Obidient Movement Condemns Deregistration of ADC, 4 Other Parties, Warns Against Threat to Democracy
The Obidient Movement, a support group of Peter Obi, has condemned the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties — Accord, Action Alliance (AA), Action Peoples Party (APP), and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued the order on Monday, citing “the parties’ failure to win any elective positions or secure at least 25 percent of the votes cast in the last general elections at various levels.”
Reacting to the development, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, stated that the movement remains an organic platform driven by the self-sacrifice, commitment, and collective determination of Nigerians who believe that a New Nigeria is possible.
The movement expressed strong alignment with the ideas and principles of Peter Obi, whom it said has consistently demonstrated a different approach to politics by challenging the dominance of a money-driven political system.
“While resources are important in politics, the excessive influence of money has caused significant harm to Nigeria’s democratic development and the well-being of its people. As believers in democratic values, we are concerned about the deregistration of political parties such as ADC, AA, ZLP, and APP,” Tanko stated.
He argued that a vibrant democracy thrives on inclusiveness, political participation, and the availability of diverse platforms through which citizens can freely express their aspirations and choices.
Tanko stressed that the future of Nigeria’s democracy must be built on fairness, inclusion, credible institutions, and the active participation of citizens.
He added that the Obidient Movement would continue to advocate for good governance, accountability, and a democratic culture that empowers the people rather than wealth and political influence.
