A senior spokesman for the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has admitted to a leadership crisis within the coalition, confirming that Peter Obi has been briefed about the dispute and is unhappy with the development, even as officials insist the disagreement will not derail preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
The OK Movement has a problem — and its own spokesman is saying so out loud.
Ladipo Johnson, spokesman for former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed that a leadership crisis has emerged within the coalition promoting the proposed Peter Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.
Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, as reported by PM News, Johnson acknowledged that internal disagreements had created a distraction and that Obi himself was aware and displeased. “Yes, we have, well, may I call it a distraction at the moment,” he said.
The dispute, he explained, arose from disagreements between some members of the OK Movement and its leadership — with certain individuals making unilateral decisions that risk generating friction within the coalition’s support base. Johnson was pointed in his warning. “It is not such, in my own humble opinion, that would lead you to take unilateral actions that could possibly scuttle or bring bad blood within the support base of the person you purportedly want to become the president of the country,” he said.
Johnson confirmed he had met with the presidential candidate directly. “I saw the presidential candidate last night along with the DG. He’s not happy about the whole situation,” he said.
Despite the admission, Johnson moved to contain the narrative, insisting the crisis remained manageable and would be resolved before the official commencement of campaigns. “Any minor issues will be sorted out. We’re still strong and we’re focused, especially on both the presidential and vice-presidential candidates,” he said, adding, “We’re still united in that purpose.”
On whether external political forces were exploiting the internal tensions, Johnson stopped short of making a definitive claim. “At the moment, I won’t say that I have seen an external influence per se,” he said — while acknowledging that unresolved disagreements could leave the movement vulnerable to interference from political opponents.
The OK Movement’s 2027 preparations continue amid the acknowledged turbulence.
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