By Benjamin Njoku

Ambassador Umanu Elijah has received the backing of the national leadership of the Obidient Movement, a development generating buzz across Etsako in Edo State and beyond.

During a strategic meeting, Obidient Movement National Coordinator Hon. Yunusa Tanko commended Umanu Elijah for his dedication, sacrifice, and consistent commitment to building and strengthening the movement.

He described Elijah as a dependable force whose loyalty to the cause has been evident over the years.

In what many see as a clear show of confidence, Tanko called on all members of the Obidient Movement and supporters of Peter Obi to rally behind Ambassador Umanu Elijah.

Tanko stressed the need for unity, structure, and placing leadership in the hands of individuals with proven commitment and capacity.

The endorsement adds to the growing view that true leadership is earned through service and consistency.

As political conversations intensify, one message is becoming clear: Umanu Elijah is no longer just a member of the Obidient Movement, but increasingly one of its recognized and trusted faces.