By Vincent Ujumadu

THE governorship aspirant for the 2025 Anambra election, on the platform of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. John Nwosu is wooing members of the Obedient Movement for support.

Nwosu, who addressed members of the Movement from the five South East states during their restructuring symposium in Onitsha, commended them for redefining Nigerian politics.

Nwosu said: “The story of the Obidient Movement is still being written. There is more to be done.  As our Principal Mr. Peter Obi said; We are in a marathon race to produce a New Nigeria. I believe firmly, that a New Nigeria is Imperative and Possible! 

“The structuring of the Obidient Movement has been long overdue. We, who were there from the very beginning, are glad that it is finally happening.  We pray that it succeeds.

“As a body, the Obidient Movement is huge and inclusive. It transcends politics, ethnicity and religion. The Obidient Movement should easily accommodate everyone who wants to see a better, secure, peaceful and productive Nigeria.

“We are all called to serve and join forces under the Obidient Movement to bring about the desired changes that we all yearn for a new and better Nigeria.

“But we must be careful.   From the onset the Obidient Movement was organic. It still is. Yet we must recognize that it has a titular leader and its founding members – the Six Support Groups that were the initial convener. They all remain relevant to the  vision and mission.

“Now that it is fashionable to be Obidient, we are witnessing those who were not there at the beginning, who hardly made ay contributions, trying to hijack  the Obidient Movement.  This must not be allowed to happen.  We should not repeat the mistakes of Imo and Edo States, where selfish and political allegiances were used to split the Obidient Movement.

“Obidient Movement is Peter Obi and Peter Obi is the Obidient Movement.  He is the leader and we are his disciples. We must never forget that. And as he admonished us, the Obidient Movement is not aligned with any political party. Where our leader goes, we go with him”.

 Describing Anambra State is the next battleground and test case of the Obidient Movement, Nwosu warned that as the governorship election approaches, some people might want to assert the claim of being the leaders of the Obidient Movement and must be ignored.

He added: “Presently, Anambra people are undeserved and overtaxed. On revenue, we will definitely look beyond Federation Account Allocation and whatever comes from Abuja. Our Internally Generated Revenue regime will be predicated on fair taxation that is compassionate, progressive and productive.

“I am committed to fair tax policies that consider small businesses and low-income individuals as commensurate contributors towards promoting economic growth and social justice.

“I intend to put in place social welfare programmes; Social Safety Nets that cater for the populace. These include, housing assistance, nutrition programs, and financial aid, demonstrates a commitment to protecting vulnerable populations.”