A spokesman for Mr Peter Obi during the 2023 electioneering period, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has emerged as the Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement worldwide.
Announcing the result of extensive consultations within the Obidient Movement and reviewing feedback from Obidients through the ideas submitted, Mr Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, said Dr Tanko Yunusa emerged as the most nominated candidate for this role, given his track record, leadership qualities, and commitment to the movement
Mr Obi, who spoke via X Space Talking Points, used the opportunity to extend gratitude to a team he constituted to formulate a structure for the Obidient Movement. According to him, the team was tasked with holding a series of consultations and engagements and worked assiduously to come up with a preliminary report.
“Last week, they put out a link for the submission of ideas and documents on how we should structure the movement. I want to extend my gratitude to the over 165 people who submitted their ideas and suggestions through the link provided by the Engagement and Consultation Team, and those who attended a recent consultation meeting that was held on Saturday. “We received a wide range of insights such as ideas on building an inclusive structure with a strong grassroots presence, leveraging technology to optimize our operations and secure our votes, and innovative suggestions for grassroots mobilization.
“Indeed, we have brilliant minds in our movement, and this was evident in the quality of the ideas we received.
“This is just the beginning. We are committed to ensuring that every member of this movement is heard and included as we build our structure. There will be more consultations at the regional level, and I encourage everyone to participate when called upon.”
Announcing interim leadership, Mr Obi said “Moving forward, it is crucial to have leadership in place to support this building process.
“After extensive consultations within the movement and reviewing feedback from Obidients through the ideas submitted, there is a consensus that the position of National Coordinator should go to the North.
“From the nominations submitted by key stakeholders in the movement and shared with the engagement team, Dr Tanko Yunusa emerged as the most nominated candidate for this role.
“Given his track record, leadership qualities, and commitment to the movement, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Tanko Yunusa will serve as the Interim National Coordinator as we continue laying the foundation for our movement. I want to clarify that all positions filled at this stage are on an interim basis until our structure is fully developed”.
Mr Obi also emphasized the need for nominations from the community, noting that “As we move forward, we will need your nominations for the best minds in our community to take on key positions in this structure. Remember, we have over 1 million leadership positions to fill as we work to build a Nigeria that works for everyone. “Please be thoughtful in your nominations to help us onboard people with the competence, character, and capacity to lead”
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