The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has described the defection of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, as a courageous step.
Tanko explained that Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso’s defection to
NDC was necessitated by toxic political environment.
Speaking with Arise TV on Monday, Tanko argued that the
legal uncertainties and tight timelines in the ADC made their candidacy
impossible, forcing a move to preserve democracy and opposition strength.
He said: “There is a toxic situation in our political
system, but it was not directed at the ADC. So for Peter Obi and Engineer Rabiu
Musa Kwankwaso and others, they have taken a courageous step that needs to be
applauded so that Nigerian democracy will not die. This is the most important
part of our current situation.
“As a layman, let’s look at the calculation: Today is the
4th of May. The window closes for submissions and all other processes in the
political system on the 10th of May. Now, from the 4th of May to the 10th of
May, you have only five days. From Monday the 4th to Friday the 8th.
“The 9th and 10th are weekends. This means you have only
five days to adjudicate within the Federal High Court; winning or losing, the
other person will take you to the Appeal Court; winning or losing, you then go
back to the Supreme Court. Within five days, it is practically impossible.
“So you know it’s a trap for the candidacy of His Excellency
Mr. Peter Obi and even the ADC themselves. That is why myself and all other
‘Obidients’ will wholeheartedly support His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, Engineer
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and others to quickly find an exit point in order to
defend our democracy.”
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