Obidients plan nationwide rally, launch fundraiser for Peter Obi’s sixty fourth birthday

The Obidient Motion has introduced a nationwide rally scheduled for July 19, 2025, to have a good time the sixty fourth birthday of former Anambra State governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, PM has learnt.

In line with a joint assertion by Nationwide Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko, Director of Mobilisation Morris Monye, and Director of Strategic Communications Nana Kazaure, the occasion isn’t just a birthday celebration however a platform to reaffirm the group’s dedication to good governance, justice, and accountability in Nigeria.

To help the rally, the organisers have opened 4 devoted financial institution accounts for voluntary donations.

The accounts are collectively managed by Serah Ibrahim, Ezeokoli Blessing (often known as Jack), and John Alor. Funds raised will probably be used for logistics, media engagement, volunteer kits, and mobilisation efforts throughout the nation.

A planning committee has been set as much as coordinate the occasions nationwide, with the organisers pledging to offer common monetary updates to keep up transparency.

Nonetheless, the fundraising effort has drawn blended reactions. Critics on social media accused the group of disguising a marketing campaign fundraiser as a birthday celebration forward of the 2027 common elections. Some additionally questioned the ethics of soliciting funds throughout a time of financial hardship.

One critic, tweeting beneath the deal with @Enwagboso, advised that Obi ought to fund his personal celebration, calling the initiative a veiled marketing campaign transfer. Pharmacist Sadiq Maunde added that the attraction contradicted the values of the Obidient Motion, whereas others urged a shift in focus towards electoral reforms.

Regardless of the backlash, a number of supporters defended the initiative, saying contributions had been totally voluntary and aimed toward selling unity and the beliefs Obi represents.

Peter Obi, who positioned third within the 2023 presidential race, stays a big determine amongst Nigerian youths and first-time voters.

The controversy surrounding the birthday fundraiser has reignited broader conversations about grassroots political engagement and the positive line between civic mobilization and political messaging.