The Obidient Movement has suspended its call for public donations for the nationwide birthday rally of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The decision comes in response to widespread public backlash over the fundraising effort, which was intended to support celebrations marking Obi’s 64th birthday.
Naija News reports that the Movement had on Monday said four dedicated bank accounts had been created to fund the rally activities, which are jointly managed by three individuals named Serah Ibrahim, Ezeokoli Blessing, and John Alor.
This announcement sparked concerns about accountability, the impact, and the necessity of the monetary aspect of the rally activity.
However, in a statement on Tuesday signed by the National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the Director of Mobilisation, Morris Monye, and the Director of Strategic Communications and Media, Nana Kazaure, the group acknowledged Nigerians’ concerns about the announcement of donation account details linked to the event.
“We have received feedback and concerns regarding the recent announcement of donation accounts of the July 19 rally as a birthday celebration for H.E. Peter Obi.
“We acknowledge that the release of donation account details and communication without adequate context may have created confusion and raised concerns.
“We take full responsibility for that and we sincerely apologise too,” the statement partly read.
Announcing the suspension of the donation, the leadership of the movement urged supporters to “allocate your resources and lend a helping hand to those in need.”
Clarifying the rally’s intent, the group said it would be held under the theme “From Compassion to Purpose: Obidients in Action for a New Possible Nigeria.”
The statement added, “The July 19th National Birthday Rally is a day of national reflection, civic action, and a recommitment to the values that brought us together as a movement.”
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