The spokesperson for former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Ladipo Johnson, has acknowledged that the OK Movement is facing an internal leadership crisis, while revealing that the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is unhappy with the situation.
Johnson made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television, describing the disagreement within the movement as a temporary distraction that should not be allowed to undermine the broader political objective of the proposed Obi-Kwankwaso alliance ahead of the 2027 general election.
While admitting that tensions exist, he expressed confidence that the issues would be resolved without causing lasting divisions among members and supporters.
"Yes, we have, may I call it, a distraction at the moment. It is not such, in my humble opinion, that should lead anyone to take unilateral actions capable of scuttling the project or creating bad blood within the support base of the person you want to become president of the country," Johnson said.
He urged members of the movement to avoid actions that could deepen the crisis, stressing that their focus should remain on expanding the movement's reach and strengthening its political structures across the country.
According to him, the disagreement arose from differences between some members and the movement's leadership, but he maintained that the crisis was manageable and would not derail the group's long-term plans.
Johnson further disclosed that Obi had been briefed on the development and was dissatisfied with the unfolding events.
"I saw the presidential candidate last night along with the Director-General. He's not happy about the whole situation," he said.
The comments come amid reports of internal wrangling within the OK Movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the proposed alliance between Obi and Kwankwaso ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
Despite the leadership dispute, Johnson insisted that the movement remained committed to its mission of building a credible political alternative, expressing optimism that dialogue would resolve the differences and keep supporters united behind the coalition's objectives.
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