The Obidient Movement has officially launched its advocacy campaign for registration in Kano State, with the aim of consolidating its efforts towards good governance and social justice in Nigeria.
The campaign was kicked off on September 30, 2024, by Yunusa Tanko, Interim National Coordinator of the Movement, during a public event in Kano.

Tanko, addressing supporters, recounted the birth of the Movement in response to the incompetence of the APC-led government and the hardships experienced by Nigerians. He highlighted the pivotal role of the North-West region, which has over 22 million registered voters but continues to suffer from infrastructural neglect and insecurity.

In his speech, Tanko urged Nigerians, regardless of their political affiliation, to register with the Obidient Movement to ensure better coordination and stronger impact.
He reiterated the Movement’s commitment to fighting corruption, advocating for equity, and fostering a brighter future for the country.

The registration campaign is set to bolster the Movement’s presence nationwide as it continues to push for systemic change.

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the outcome of the September 21 Edo State governorship election
He labeled the process a shameful attack on Nigeria’s democracy. Fintiri’s comments followed the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the poll.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Governor Fintiri said he was dismayed by the irregularities that marred the election. “I weep for Nigeria’s democracy after witnessing the shameful Edo gubernatorial poll,” Fintiri stated. He accused the APC of orchestrating widespread electoral malpractice to secure the governorship seat.

Fintiri raised concerns about the presence of APC leaders, including the party’s national chairman, who reportedly arrived in Edo on election day despite movement restrictions. He further alleged that APC governors used armored convoys to intimidate voters at polling stations.

“This blatant disregard for democratic norms is the real brigandage,” Fintiri said, referencing complaints from voters and observers about disruptions in the collation process, allegations of vote-buying, and suspicious voting numbers. He questioned the validity of the results, noting discrepancies where votes exceeded the number of accredited voters.

The governor condemned the actions of INEC, accusing the electoral body of favoring the APC and compromising the fairness of the election. He warned that such behavior threatens the foundation of Nigeria’s democracy, calling it a “rape of democracy” that must be addressed.

Fintiri concluded by urging Nigerians and the international community to demand accountability, stressing that democracy in Nigeria is under attack. “The world is watching, and Nigeria deserves better,” he added.

The controversy surrounding the Edo election has sparked debate nationwide, with many calling for electoral reforms to prevent future irregularities.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) as the winner of the Edo governorship election held on Saturday.

The state Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, who is also a Vice Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Minna Niger State, declared the results on Sunday evening at INEC’s state collation centre in Benin, the state capital.

He announced Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election with 291,667, votes while Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) came second with a total of 247, 274 votes.
Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party polled 22,761 votes to come third in the election.
The APC candidate cleared over 11 of the 18 local government areas, leaving the PDP candidate with marginal victory in the other local councils.
The APC gained control in two of the three battleground senatorial districts in the state.

According to INEC, there are 2,629,025 total number of registered voters and 4,519 polling units in Edo State. Out of this figure, 2,249,780 (85.57%) have Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs)