The Obidient Movement has announced a modification of its proposed nationwide rally to celebrate the 64th birthday of former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The group disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director of Mobilisation, Morris Monye, on Friday.
He noted that a grassroots mobilisation drive had been added to the planned programme, with over 18 million new supporters expected.
On June 23, 2025, the Obi’s support group announced plans for a nationwide rally and public donations to celebrate his 64th birthday.
In a joint statement signed by its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko; Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Kazaure; and Monye, the group said the event was not just a birthday celebration but an opportunity to reaffirm its collective commitment to good governance, justice, and accountability in Nigeria.
The group said the rally would be held under the theme: “From Compassion to Purpose: Obidients in Action for a New Possible Nigeria.”
In a statement on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, Monye announced a readjustment of the humanitarian outreaches and rally, which he said was aimed at raising an ambitious nationwide grassroots mobilisation for Obi.
Monye said as part of the plans for the upcoming event, each member of the movement was expected to recruit 50 more members, with 500,000 supporters expected from each state of the federation using the group’s website.
With 36 states making up the country, along with the Federal Capital Territory, it implies that the movement is targeting a support base of over 18 million for the 2027 presidential aspirant.
“Dear Obidients, I’ve been inundated with calls and messages regarding the humanitarian outreaches and rallies being planned across the country to honour H.E. Peter Obi’s birthday is on July 19th, 2025.
“Activities on July 19th will include aggressive grassroots mobilisation. Each Obidient will recruit 50 more Obidients, and each state 500k members using Obidients.com,” Monye wrote.
He added that the programme would also feature community walks and civic rallies, free distribution of sanitary pads, visits to orphanages, prisons, and Internally Displaced Persons camps, environmental clean-ups, and charity drives.
“Our goal is not just to serve, but to mobilise. Let’s use this opportunity to spread compassion and expand the movement. Together, we’re building the Nigeria we deserve,” he added.
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