Dr. Moses Paul has been appointed as the new national coordinator of the Obidient Movement.
The movement announced this in a press release issued on Thursday in Abuja by Onyeka Dike of its media and communications directorate.
Dr. Paul’s appointment followed the reassignment of Dr. Yunusa Tanko as special adviser to Peter Obi on Northern Nigeria.
According to the release, Mr Tanko, who served as national coordinator for three years, expressed appreciation to the leadership, members and supporters for their support throughout his tenure.
Mr Tanko identified the strengthening of the movement’s organisational structure and institutional framework as major areas of focus during his tenure.
He said the Obidient Movement established a National Advisory Council to deepen strategic engagement and transition from election-cycle activism to a lasting institution.
Mr Tanko also highlighted the establishment of offices across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, alongside five regional coordinators and a regional collegiate council.
He said grassroots structures were established across the 37 state coordination areas and 774 local government areas to strengthen the movement’s presence and mobilisation nationwide.
Mr Tanko also said the movement developed an online mobilisation and recruitment platform, www.obidients.com, alongside an election-results monitoring system linked to INEC’s Results Viewing Portal.
He added that the movement expanded its engagement with communities, stakeholders and support groups across the country as part of efforts to strengthen its organisational reach.
The Obidient Movement commended Mr Tanko for his contributions to its organisational development, coordination and expansion during his three-year tenure.
It said Tanko’s new role as special adviser to Peter Obi on Northern Nigeria would involve leading mobilisation and engagement efforts across the region.
The Obidient Movement said in the release that Paul, who succeeded Mr Tanko as national coordinator, expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to build on existing structures.
He described the Obidient Movement as a citizens’ movement rather than one centred on individuals, while soliciting the prayers, support and cooperation of members and supporters.
“With grace, humility, courage and determination, I accept the appointment to serve as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement.
“Dr Tanko’s shoes are quite big, and I will need your prayers and support to move the movement forward,” he added.
Moses Paul was the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship in the 21 February FCT area council election.
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