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PoliticsWe Are Ready – Obidient Movement Fires Back At Alleged Plot To Arrest Peter ObiPublished on February 23, 2026By Justina Otio
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The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed claims that security agencies are planning to come up with corruption charges against former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking to Punch, Tanko asserted that the former Anambra governor has no criminal record and has never been indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Department of State Services (DSS) for corruption.

He made the clarification against the backdrop of reports suggesting that Obi and other opposition heavyweights in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may be targeted for arrest amid the alleged persecution and travails of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

Other prominent figures mentioned to be on the watchlist included former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Tanko, however, maintained that Obi and his supporters would not be intimidated.

He said, “Long ago, it has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Peter Obi would be as clean as a whistle and that has already been established by Nigerians and even the security apparatus.

“So, we have been preparing ourselves for the extra measures that this government will take, because we know that this government will stop at nothing to manipulate, intimidate, coerce and harass any of their opposition to establish their grip on Nigeria. This we have already established.

PoliticsWe Are Ready – Obidient Movement Fires Back At Alleged Plot To Arrest Peter ObiPublished on February 23, 2026By Justina Otio
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Leadership Failure Holding Nigeria Back - Says Peter Obi
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed claims that security agencies are planning to come up with corruption charges against former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election.

Speaking to Punch, Tanko asserted that the former Anambra governor has no criminal record and has never been indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) or the Department of State Services (DSS) for corruption.

He made the clarification against the backdrop of reports suggesting that Obi and other opposition heavyweights in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may be targeted for arrest amid the alleged persecution and travails of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

Other prominent figures mentioned to be on the watchlist included former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.

Tanko, however, maintained that Obi and his supporters would not be intimidated.

He said, “Long ago, it has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Peter Obi would be as clean as a whistle and that has already been established by Nigerians and even the security apparatus.

“So, we have been preparing ourselves for the extra measures that this government will take, because we know that this government will stop at nothing to manipulate, intimidate, coerce and harass any of their opposition to establish their grip on Nigeria. This we have already established.

“So, we are ready, and we are waiting because if they decide to go that route, they will have to answer to the Nigerian people. That’s the best I can say.

“But we know that they will try to intimidate anything or anyone they can. That’s what they will do. So, we are ready. We’ll be waiting.”

When asked if he believed the alleged persecution and corruption charges against opposition figures were linked to the 2027 elections, Tanko said it was obvious.

“Yes, of course. It’s about the 2027 elections and nothing more. So, as I said earlier, we are prepared to wait for them to take whatever particular decision that they want to take,” he stated.

On whether Obi’s camp suspected a broader plot to manipulate the 2027 polls in favour of the ruling party, Tanko alleged that the process had already begun.

“Already the rigging has started. What are you talking about? From the laws that they’ve approved, they are trying to legitimise their criminality. That’s what they are trying to do.

“How do you legitimise? You coerce, intimidate and take over the National Assembly by manipulating people and intimidating them.

“So, all these are geared towards legitimising this so-called rigging that has already started. It is now left for the populace to say no to this rigging machine that is already meted out to us as a people.

“Dominating the nation and working against the interest of the people would not be acceptable to true democrats in Nigeria,” he noted.

Chai🤣🤣🤣🤣 Peter Obi is not smart nor politically intelligent ....Since joining the structure of criminality , he has been rileing the headless mob , to attack and harrass anybody and or entity....If and when the Government is ready for the 3rd class philosopher , He will be made to account for his transgressions against the State...

Them no born their papa well to go after Peter Obi. Peter Obi is not like the criminals they have in power and this has been proven over the years. Anybody that tries to act funny with Peter Obi will Truely have Nigerians to contend with.

After all, those that moved billion vans in election eve were not even called for explanation till date. Fashola built one bore hole with #58 million naira and nothing happened. Since the inception or democracy the budget of Lagos State have NEVER forgotten once been in the public space. Such a cosmopolitan state.
Their father

Macphenson:
Them no born their papa well to go after Peter Obi. Peter Obi is not like the criminals they have in power and this has been proven over the years. Anybody that tries to act funny with Peter Obi will Truely have Nigerians to contend with.

After all, those that moved billion vans in election eve were not even called for explanation till date. Fashola built one bore hole with #58 million naira and nothing happened. Since the inception or democracy the budget of Lagos State have NEVER forgotten once been in the public space. Such a cosmopolitan state.
Their father

Why I like obi be say , he no Dey pass hin boundary, elrufia , his boss and master he’s relying on now don Dey feel am, he sure me say rabbits like you, once he happen, the same way you abandoned Kanu after deceiving him na so you go disappear like fart , if dem gbab am!

No mind am...He is running his mouth now , saying they will have Nigerians to contend with..instead of saying they will have the online mob to contend with..😁😁😚😚😚

chukwutee:
Why I like obi be say , he no Dey pass hin boundary, elrufia , his boss and master he’s relying on now don Dey feel am, he sure me say rabbits like you, once he happen, the same way you abandoned Kanu after deceiving him na so you go disappear like fart , if dem gbab am!

sailor2011:
No mind am...He is running his mouth now , saying they will have Nigerians to contend with..instead of saying they will have the online mob to contend with..😁😁😚😚😚

Abeg help me to ask him, which Nigerians?? Upper iweaka Nigerians??

Where is the rumor coming from?

Hope it won't be like the usual imagining of scenarios and going public with it?

And why does the govt even have to arrest Obi on any trumped of charges? Not like he pose any significant threat to their electoral victory like in 2023.

This is not to say that if he does or says anything criminal, he won't be arrested Iike Malami and Elrufai and heavens will not fall.

Where exactly is the rumor coming from? Abi he took follow tap the NSA line?

Perhaps to deflect from the abysmal performance over the weekend

Arrest the inconsequential Obi for what exactly? Smallest of yansh sef dey shake. What a joke.

Macphenson:
Them no born their papa well to go after Peter Obi. Peter Obi is not like the criminals they have in power and this has been proven over the years. Anybody that tries to act funny with Peter Obi will Truely have Nigerians to contend with.

After all, those that moved billion vans in election eve were not even called for explanation till date. Fashola built one bore hole with #58 million naira and nothing happened. Since the inception or democracy the budget of Lagos State have NEVER forgotten once been in the public space. Such a cosmopolitan state.
Their father

Abeg, spare us the noise. No one is interested in Obi only you people have hyped to be a messiah whereas, today, he is far more inconsequential than in 2023 when he was an unknown entity courtesy of how Nigerians don't like to open a book or do educational research to become informed.

Per the bolded , go and sit down somewhere with your empty braggadocio. Is it not you empty noise-makers again?

If there is a need to arrest Obi and such is done, what will you do about it than prostrate and beg?

Did you not brag similarly telling us "arrest Kanu and Nigeria burns"? Where is Kanu today while you people, from your kings to your Nonagenarian and new born, are begging Tinubu to release him?

What did they do when Kanu was arrested


Bunch of noise makers

WizardOfNG:
Abeg, spare us the noise. No one is interested in Obi only you people have hyped to be a messiah whereas, today, he is far more inconsequential than in 2023 when he was an unknown entity courtesy of how Nigerians don't like to open a book or do educational research to become informed.

Per the bolded , go and sit down somewhere with your empty braggadocio. Is it not you empty noise-makers again?

If there is a need to arrest Obi and such is done, what will you do about it than prostrate and beg?

Did you not brag similarly telling us "arrest Kanu and Nigeria burns"? Where is Kanu today while you people, from your kings to your Nonagenarian and new born, are begging Tinubu to release him?

Few weeks ago they were praising and hailing El-Rufa'i... Today same man is 1 week in detention....
They can only make mouth online.

Social media noise,normal normal,if you are ready fight for Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.mobilise the true-mental to destabilise the system,the system is so corrupted not for the chicken hearted,this is a survey by the government to test the waters,El rufai is behind bars no reactions.

WizardOfNG:
Abeg, spare us the noise. No one is interested in Obi only you people have hyped to be a messiah whereas, today, he is far more inconsequential than in 2023 when he was an unknown entity courtesy of how Nigerians don't like to open a book or do educational research to become informed.

Per the bolded , go and sit down somewhere with your empty braggadocio. Is it not you empty noise-makers again?

If there is a need to arrest Obi and such is done, what will you do about it than prostrate and beg?

Did you not brag similarly telling us "arrest Kanu and Nigeria burns"? Where is Kanu today while you people, from your kings to your Nonagenarian and new born, are begging Tinubu to release him?

I knew you were going to mention Nnamdi Kanu. I NEVER bragged in Nnamdi Kanu, intact there were some of his moves am NEVER comfortable with, that aside, Obi is not Nnamdi Kanu, if you people want to stretch your luck, try rubbish with Peter Obi, am happy it is not going to be an Igbo affair, but it will be you people against sane Nigerians.

If them born Una well, try arrest Peter Obi, I say it again

Macphenson:
I knew you were going to mention Nnamdi Kanu. I NEVER bragged in Nnamdi Kanu, intact there were some of his moves am NEVER comfortable with, that aside, Obi is not Nnamdi Kanu, if you people want to stretch your luck, try rubbish with Peter Obi, am happy it is not going to be an Igbo affair, but it will be you people against sane Nigerians.

If them born Una well, try arrest Peter Obi, I say it again

Lol. When and where have I read this same online emptily braggart noise before whereas the "untouchable" messiah in question is now eating watery beans in Sokoto Prison today?

If you don't mention Peter obi in every hour of a 24hr cycle your mental state won't be active.

You don't lament ceaselessly over people that are irrelevant do you?

Sophisticated kangaroos sef

WizardOfNG:
Arrest the inconsequential Obi for what exactly? Smallest of yansh sef dey shake. What a joke.

He lives rent free in your head. That is BOSS control.

WizardOfNG:
Lol. When and where have I read this same online emptily braggart noise before whereas the "untouchable" messiah in question is now eating watery beans in Sokoto Prison today?

Kalashnikov49:
He lives rent free in your head. That is BOSS control.

Dude, Obi and Kanu, the ultimate messiahs of you guys, are losers and empty barrels.

The most important question is how they became the almighty overlords of one of Africa's biggest ethnic group because that itself reveals a lot about you lot.

A referendum will clear your doubts about how the SE views it's leaders. That is what you are obviously afraid of.

But why will a region support a criminal ,a drug dealer and certificate forgery ninja as leader is really the 10th wonder of the world.

A man that claimed to attend a school, four years before the school was established.

A man that stole the picture of Donald Duke and claimed it's his?

A man that has documented cases of forfeiting proceeds of drug dealers to USA Authorities.

His name is EL Yekini, I hope you know that


If Peter obi had all these things indictments and more in his closet, your crew of noisemakers will be on overdrive.

It is very laudable to see you guys in all your Glory, because after TINUBU your fake democratic alliance will fail brutally.

PS: Sit at home today in the region was a total shutdown. Very overly impressive. Even cityboys campaign dare not enter road. That is to show you that those you mock have a lot of respect from their home front.

Sunday Igboho is still asking for permission after terrorists have just killed the 4th OBA.

I detest staying in the same country with you...

It will be remedied. That is sure as day and NIGHT

WizardOfNG:
Dude, Obi and Kanu, the ultimate messiahs of you guys, are losers and empty barrels.

The most important question is how they became the almighty overlords of one of Africa's biggest ethnic group because that itself reveals a lot about you lot.

These noise makers should STFU. Who get time to arrest the inconsequential Obi

Nansense

Freetech:
What did they do when Kanu was arrested


Bunch of noise makers

Bro, again, are those people not even bothering to listen to their own self and see how disgusting their talks have been

What about the case of ₦250 million naira Obi was caught with in a car which he lies that he was going to pay a non-existent contractor.

What did he do with the LG funds for 8 years

Then there's the Pandora case.

Kalashnikov49:
A referendum will clear your doubts about how the SE views it's leaders. That is what you are obviously afraid of.

But why will a region support a criminal ,a drug dealer and certificate forgery ninja as leader is really the 10th wonder of the world.

A man that claimed to attend a school, four years before the school was established.

A man that stole the picture of Donald Duke and claimed it's his?

A man that has documented cases of forfeiting proceeds of drug dealers to USA Authorities.

His name is EL Yekini, I hope you know that


If Peter obi had all these things indictments and more in his closet, your crew of noisemakers will be on overdrive.

It is very laudable to see you guys in all your Glory, because after TINUBU your fake democratic alliance will fail brutally.

PS: Sit at home today in the region was a total shutdown. Very overly impressive. Even cityboys campaign dare not enter road. That is to show you that those you mock have a lot of respect from their home front.

Sunday Igboho is still asking for permission after terrorists have just killed the 4th OBA.

I detest staying in the same country with you...

It will be remedied. That is sure as day and NIGHT

Baba all these only describe obi more than they describe any character in the SW!

Sharaaaaaaaaaaaaap dia. I am talking with your Oga.

chukwutee:
Baba all these only describe obi more than they describe any character in the SW!

Same way they were ready for Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest and imprisonment

In a desperate bid to divert attention from the election loss in Abuja they have decided to conjure up a lie of arrest.
No one I going to give you that relevance you are craving for

Kalashnikov49:
A referendum will clear your doubts about how the SE views it's leaders. That is what you are obviously afraid of.

But why will a region support a criminal ,a drug dealer and certificate forgery ninja as leader is really the 10th wonder of the world.

A man that claimed to attend a school, four years before the school was established.

A man that stole the picture of Donald Duke and claimed it's his?

A man that has documented cases of forfeiting proceeds of drug dealers to USA Authorities.

His name is EL Yekini, I hope you know that


If Peter obi had all these things indictments and more in his closet, your crew of noisemakers will be on overdrive.

It is very laudable to see you guys in all your Glory, because after TINUBU your fake democratic alliance will fail brutally.

PS: Sit at home today in the region was a total shutdown. Very overly impressive. Even cityboys campaign dare not enter road. That is to show you that those you mock have a lot of respect from their home front.

Sunday Igboho is still asking for permission after terrorists have just killed the 4th OBA.

I detest staying in the same country with you...

It will be remedied. That is sure as day and NIGHT

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Take your drugs at the right time

Me and TINUBU take after Ramadan fasting

WorldRichest:
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Take your drugs at the right time