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A new political force, the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement (OK Movement), has formally unveiled its national and state structures with a view to providing Nigerians with a credible alternative and uniting them across divides to confront hardship, restore accountable leadership and drive a decisive national rebirth.
Describing the movement as not just a political milestone but the birth of a coordinated, nationwide engine for systemic reform and national rebirth, the National Publicity Secretary, Justin Ijeh, in a statement made available to Tribune Online on Monday in Abuja, titled “A New Dawn for Nigeria: The OK Movement Unveils National Structures”, said Nigerians are tired and have rejected the politics of tribalism, regionalism and religious sentiment, which have been used to divide rather than unite the people.
The movement’s mission, the statement added, is to offer a structured, disciplined pathway towards a country that works for every Nigerian citizen, noting that the country needs total healing from its present challenges.
The statement read: “A bold, people-powered political force emerges, uniting Nigerians across divides to confront hardship, restore accountable leadership and drive a decisive national rebirth.
“Nigeria stands at a defining crossroads. Today, as our people endure the weight of unprecedented economic hardship, the soaring cost of living and the persistent shadow of insecurity, the Obi–Kwankwaso (OK) Movement formally announces the unveiling of its national and state structures. This is more than a political milestone; it is the birth of a coordinated, nationwide engine for systemic reform and national rebirth.
“We recognise the exhaustion felt in every Nigerian household. From the farmer unable to harvest in safety to the entrepreneur stifled by a volatile economy, the struggle is real. Yet, in this moment of darkness, the OK Movement stands as a beacon of resolute hope.
“Our mission is anchored in a singular, unwavering conviction: Nigeria will be OK. We do not offer mere rhetoric; we offer a structured, disciplined pathway towards a country that works not for the few, but for every citizen.
“The OK Movement is a home for all well-meaning Nigerians. We reject the tired politics of tribalism, regionalism and religious sentiment that have long been used to keep our people divided while the nation falters.
“Our strength lies in our diversity, and our progress depends on our unity. We are mobilising from the grassroots to the capital, fostering a shared identity built on integrity, competence and the collective responsibility to rescue our future. We believe that national renewal is not the task of a single tribe, but the duty of a united people.”
It added: “Our vision is deeply rooted in the highest aspirations of our land. We are guided by the profound prayer found in the third stanza of our National Anthem: ‘Oh God of all creation, grant this our one request. Help us to build a nation where no man is oppressed, and so, with peace and plenty, Nigeria may be blessed.’
“This is not merely a lyric; it is our blueprint. We seek to build a Nigeria where justice is a right, not a privilege; a nation where ‘plenty’ is shared through economic stability, and ‘peace’ is secured through decisive leadership.
“In the coming weeks, the official inauguration of our state chapters will commence across the federation. This is an open invitation to every Nigerian who believes that our current reality need not be our final destiny.
“Through solidarity, purposeful leadership and the courage to demand better, we will prevail. The structures are set. The vision is clear. The movement is here. Together, we will make Nigeria OK.”
