Professor Isa Ali Pantami, former minister of communications and digital economy, says the vision and mission of the Obidient Movement represent what Nigeria needs to strengthen democracy.
Pantami spoke on Monday when he received leaders of the movement at his residence in Abuja.
The former NITDA director-general said politicians seeking elective offices must prioritise the needs of the people rather than personal interests.
His words: “We should be able to take a look at what the people want, not what we need as individuals, and when we give back to the people what they do desire, it means good representation.
“We should also look beyond ethnicity and political divide in building a country of our dreams. We should be able to give honour to whom it is due.
“Today in Nigeria, some of us represent ourselves and families, leaving the masses to groan in penury.
“I align with the mission and vision of the Obidient Movement, and this is all about the demand for good governance and leadership in Nigeria. And this is well captured by Mr Peter Obi, the leader of this movement. And it shows he is a visionary leader.”
Speaking earlier, Tanko Yunusa, national coordinator of the movement, said the group cuts across ethnic, religious, and political divides.
He said: “The Obidient Movement is a movement of like progressive minds, such people are cut across the academic, philanthropic, professional, and youth sectors.
“The like-minded are in every political party in Nigeria, and we are still building the bridges to connect every Nigerian under one umbrella.
“I can tell you that Professor Pantami is a progressive mind and a youth who sees the potential of Nigeria coming through good governance.”
