OK Movement rejects merger ahead of 2027 elections, affirms independent status

The group, formed from the Obidient Movement and Kwankwasiyya supporters, also rejected rumors of removing its Director-General and founder, John Ughulu, emphasizing that its grassroots structure is built around his leadership. These resolutions were made at a national leadership summit in Abuja, where the Convener, Ladipo Johnson, and National Secretary, Sadaatu Sani, signed a communiqué. Johnson explained that the movement will remain an independent organization, willing to collaborate with groups sharing similar objectives, but believes externally imposed consolidation could disrupt ongoing programs and undermine its identity.

The communiqué stated that the OK Movement will not be merged or absorbed by any external political body, but will coordinate with allied groups. The group warned that removing Ughulu or abandoning its independent status could lead to the collapse of its grassroots structure, as loyalty is to the founder who built the movement ward by ward. The leadership invited Ms Jacky Wayas to return as Director for Strategic Implementation and Planning and appointed Prince Suleiman Abubakar as Deputy Director-General North.

Following the summit, the OK Movement leadership briefed Kwankwaso and Alhaji Buba Galadima, head of the Advisory Council, who reaffirmed the importance of unity and ind